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azncindy619

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How should an EMT assist a patient in taking his epinephrine auto-injector?
 
  A) Press the injector onto the lateral thigh, and wait for it to automatically inject.
  B) Place the injector against the deltoid muscle in the arm, and push the plunger to slowly inject the medication.
  C) Pinch the skin on the anterior thigh, press the injector against the skin, and wait until it activates.
  D) Pinch the skin on the lateral thigh, press the injector against the skin, and rapidly push the plunger to inject the medication.

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A 22-year-old woman called 911 after waking up in an unfamiliar room on her college campus. She has bruises to her wrists and complains of vaginal pain, but has no memory of any events from the previous evening. The last thing she remembers is entering a fraternity party with a group of friends. This patient's history is most consistent with:
 
  A) sexual assault involving head trauma.
  B) alcohol-induced sexual assault.
  C) date rape.
  D) predator drug use.


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dreamfighter72

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

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Answer to Question 2

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azncindy619

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Reply #2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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