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mikaylakyoung

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on: Jul 2, 2018
An 86-year-old female has called 911 for rectal bleeding. There is a large amount of dark red blood and clots in the toilet and on the patient's clothing. The Emergency Medical Responder reports a blood pressure of 84/68 mmHg with a heart rate of 124 beats per minute. Given this information, the EMT should recognize:
 
  A) narrowed pulse pressure and possible shock.
  B) normal blood pressure since the patient is alert and oriented.
  C) diastolic hypertension and risk for stroke.
  D) normal heart rate given the patient's age.

Question 2

Which one of the following is the single best technique that the EMT can use to prevent the spread of infection?
 
  A) Disinfecting equipment
  B) Wearing gloves
  C) Washing hands
  D) Getting immunizations


leahm14

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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