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Lisaclaire

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Which of the following is adequate protection for the EMT's head while at the scene of an auto extrication?
 
  A) Standard construction hardhat B) Watch cap
  C) Firefighting helmet D) Nomex hood

Question 2

You are called to a residence for a 60-year-old male complaining of chest pain. You find the patient seated in bed. His past medical history includes hypertension and high cholesterol. The patient presents with hives over the chest, stridor, a swollen tongue, and wheezing in the upper fields. He denies any shortness of breath or respiratory distress, but does so in short two to three word statements. What condition do you suspect?
 
  A) Angina pectoris B) Asthma
  C) Acute myocardial infarction D) Anaphylaxis



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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