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Charlie

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Which one of the following statements best indicates an understanding of the prehospital role in caring for the patient in shock?
 
  A) The job of the EMT is to recognize that a person is in shock and get him or her to the hospital so treatment can be started.
  B) Because shock is a life-threatening condition, it is important that the EMT identify the exact cause so the proper care can be given.
  C) If shock is in the compensatory or early stage, it is not yet life-threatening and the EMT can take his time in assessing and treating the patient.
  D) Since shock is best treated in the hospital, the EMT should provide care to maintain perfusion to the vital organs and transport.

Question 2

The pediatric airway differs from the adult airway in that:
 
  A) the child's tongue takes up proportionately more space in the mouth.
  B) the trachea is highly rigid and less flexible to movement.
  C) all respiratory structures are proportionally smaller and more easily obstructed.
  D) the epiglottis is smaller and located behind the esophagus.


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pikon

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

fatboyy09

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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