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A newborn was found pulseless and apneic in his crib. After lengthy attempts at resuscitation, medical control has advised you to stop resuscitation. When you inform the parents, they become hysterical and the mother cries, Give me my baby I don't want you touching him You should:
 
  A) gently tell the mother that, unfortunately, she cannot hold the baby until the coroner arrives.
  B) hand the child to the mother and allow the parents time alone with the child.
  C) request that a law enforcement officer remain with the mother.
  D) move the infant to the ambulance and transport.

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For which one of the following patients should you be most concerned about shock?
 
  A) A 12-year-old has numerous scrapes on his hands, elbows, knees, and chin after falling off his skateboard.
  B) A 75-year-old tells you her stomach hurts and she feels weak, dizzy, and nauseated.
  C) A 35-year-old stepped on a nail, which remained stuck in his foot.
  D) A 25-year-old vomited once, and it looks like what she ate for lunch.


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nixon_s

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


naturalchemist

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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