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michelleunicorn

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You have been called for a 96-year-old female with altered mental status. On scene the patient is unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. Family provides you with a valid DNR order. Which of the following signs would you document as a presumptive sign of her death?
 
  A) Closed eyes
  B) Poor or weak reflexes
  C) Dilated pupils
  D) Absent blood pressure

Question 2

What is the preferred access site for intraosseous infusion in both pediatric and adult patients?
 
  A) Distal tibia
  B) Proximal humerus
  C) Distal femur
  D) Proximal tibia
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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