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chandani

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You have been dispatched for a 15-year-old female with a headache. On scene, the patient is found holding her daughter in her arms. She states that she has had a migraine headache for two days and would like to be transported to the hospital for further evaluation. As an EMT you would:
 
  A) obtain a parent's consent to treat her, given her age.
  B) refuse transport since the patient does not have a true emergency.
  C) assess and transport the patient as she desires.
  D) treat her under the doctrine of implied consent.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the location of the mid-axillary line?
 
  A) A line drawn diagonally from the outer end of the clavicle to the navel
  B) A line from the center of the armpit, extending vertically down the side of the chest
  C) A line drawn horizontally from one armpit to the other, across the front of the body
  D) A line drawn vertically from the xiphoid process to the pubic bone


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ryrychapman11

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


chandani

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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