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piesebel

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An 86-year-old female fell while walking to her bathroom. She is on the floor with severe pain to her right hip. Her airway is patent and breathing adequate. Family members tell you that she takes medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and depression. When assessing the patient, what assessment finding is most concerning?
 
  A) Heart rate of 120 beats per minute
  B) External rotation of the hip
  C) Weak pedal pulse in the right foot
  D) Respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute

Question 2

You are the first emergency personnel on the scene of an overturned tanker truck. The driver appears motionless in the cab of the vehicle. You also note liquid leaking from the rear-valve assembly of the tanker. After properly positioning your ambulance, your immediate priority is to:
 
  A) assess the driver for life-threatening conditions.
  B) determine what chemical is contained in the tanker.
  C) evacuate people from cars near the tanker.
  D) take manual in-line spinal stabilization on the driver.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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