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An 18-year-old female with a history of diabetes twisted her right ankle while playing volleyball. She is alert and oriented and states that the pain is excruciating. The primary assessment is complete and yields no life-threatening conditions. Which of the following would you do next?
 
  A) Perform a head-to-toe exam.
  B) Apply ice to the ankle.
  C) Check her blood sugar.
  D) Assess the right ankle and foot.

Question 2

What item regarding breathing rates must the EMT remember when assessing the respirations of a pediatric patient?
 
  A) It is similar to that of an adult.
  B) It is typically slower than that of an adult.
  C) It is not significant in the assessment.
  D) It is usually faster than that of an adult.


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Sweetkitty24130

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

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you


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