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Factors contributing to the death of a hypothermic patient include all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. inability to grasp a line or flotation device.
  b. inability to follow simple directions.
  c. bronchospasm, which increases risk of drowning.
  d. laryngospasm, which increases risk of drowning.

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Which of the following is NOT appropriate when assisting with prehospital delivery?
 
  A) Keep the newborn at the level of the vagina until the umbilical cord is cut.
  B) Rotate the baby's head to the side as soon as it delivers.
  C) Suction the mouth as soon as the head delivers.
  D) Gently guide the baby's head downward to deliver the upper shoulder.



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coreycathey

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

B




xclash

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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