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joesmith1212

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When a patient has a serious open wound to the neck, you are concerned about the possibility of an air embolism. The reason an air embolism can occur is because of:
 
  A) vessel pressure that is lower than atmospheric pressure.
  B) damage to the trachea.
  C) the negative pressure in the chest.
  D) the higher pressure in the vessels of the neck.

Question 2

While applying an AED to the patient, you notice a medication patch on the chest where you plan to place the AED pad. You should:
 
  A) do not use the AED.
  B) apply the AED pad to the left of the patch.
  C) remove the patch and wipe the skin before applying the AED pad.
  D) apply the AED pad over the patch.


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jaygar71

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


joesmith1212

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

lkanara2

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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