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robinn137

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A patient is complaining of back pain and numbness to both legs after being thrown from a bicycle. When should the EMT first check the motor function, sensory function, and pulses in this patient?
 
  A) Immediately after taking manual in-line spinal immobilization
  B) Immediately after application of a cervical collar
  C) During the primary assessment
  D) As the secondary assessment is performed

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You are called to the home of a 75-year-old patient with end-stage lung cancer. The patient's daughter states that she called because the patient is experiencing increasing dyspnea. The patient is on home oxygen at 4 liters per minute; however, the daughter states that the patient's SpO2 is way lower than normal. What would be the best course of action in this situation?
 
  A) Transport the patient to the ED.
  B) Ask the daughter if the patient has a DNR.
  C) Examine the patient's oxygen equipment to be sure it is working.
  D) Prepare to administer oxygen via CPAP.


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karmakat49

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


robinn137

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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