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You must assess the pupils of a 5-year-old who fell off a bed while playing. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate prior to performing this assessment?
 
  A) I am going to look at your pupils with my light.
  B) I am going to use this light to look into your eyes.
  C) I need to test your visual acuity by shining a light in your eyes.
  D) Open your eyes so that I can look at them.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements concerning assessment of the pulse is correct?
 
  A) The heart rate can be determined by doubling the number of beats counted in 30 seconds.
  B) To get the most accurate rate, the EMT should place a stethoscope over the pulse site and count the number of beats in 1 minute.
  C) A brachial pulse should be felt first in any patient under 6 years of age.
  D) After much experience, an EMT can estimate the pulse rate by just feeling it for a few seconds.


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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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