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You are in the home of a 28-month-old male whose mother called EMS because he fell while running and struck his forehead on the corner of a table. The patient has a hematoma on his forehead but seems to have forgotten about the injury and is entertaining himself with some building blocks. Which of the following is the best way to begin assessing the child?
 
  A) To avoid upsetting him, observe him from a distance and make no physical contact with him.
  B) Pick him up from the floor with a cheerful, Hey partner
  C) Sit next to him and ask if you can play with some of his toys.
  D) Ask his mother to pick him up and hold him on her lap.

Question 2

Challenges faced by volunteer EMS squads correlate with all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. aggravation of the distance/time factor because volunteers must travel from home or work to the ambulance before leaving for the scene.
  b. squad makeup is more constant over time than in cities because of low turnover.
  c. ongoing training is paid by the volunteer, forcing a time and monetary sacrifice to remain up-to-date.
  d. low call volume may lead to inadequate experience with certain procedures to remain fully competent.



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anoriega3

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

b




schs14

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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