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imanialler

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Which of the following statements demonstrates an accurate understanding of vital signs in relation to the geriatric patient?
 
  A) The typical resting heart rate is less than 50 beats per minute.
  B) Blood pressure is typically higher in elderly women.
  C) The resting respiratory rate is typically higher in the elderly.
  D) The vital signs of an elderly patient are similar to those of an adolescent.

Question 2

You are beginning triage at the scene of a mass-casualty incident in which a commuter train has derailed. Which of the following should you do first?
 
  A) Check the airway status of all patients who do not appear to be moving.
  B) Do a quick pulse check on all patients at the scene.
  C) Identify all Priority 1 patients.
  D) Announce that everyone who can get up and walk needs to go to the parking lot of a nearby building.


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patma1981

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


imanialler

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

deja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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