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joesmith1212

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A patient with a terminal disease is unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. The family states that the patient has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order signed by her medical doctor, but they cannot find it. The EMT should:
 
  A) wait for family to locate the DNR.
  B) pronounce the patient deceased.
  C) have the family sign a refusal of care form.
  D) start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Question 2

Which IV fluids cause a fluid shift of fluid from the intravascular space to the intracellular space?
 
  A) Hypotonic crystalloids
  B) Isotonic crystalloids
  C) Hypertonic crystalloids
  D) Isotonic colloids


Moriaki

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

D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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