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bio_gurl

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which one of the following statements about immersion hypothermia is false?
 
  A) When a patient is pulled from cold water, he should be immediately moved to a warm environment.
  B) Immersion hypothermia typically does not occur until the water temperature is below 35F.
  C) Adults typically can withstand exposure to colder water for a longer period of time than children.
  D) It is important to remove the clothes of a patient who has been exposed to cold water as soon as possible.

Question 2

A mother has called you for her 9-year-old daughter who was stung in the right hand by a bee. She states that her older daughter is allergic to bees and she is scared that the patient may also be allergic, although she has never been stung before. Assessment of the patient reveals a red, painful, and swollen area on the back of the girl's right hand. The primary assessment is unremarkable and her vital signs are normal. The mother hands you her older daughter's epinephrine pen. You would:
 
  A) administer the epinephrine into the patient's thigh.
  B) ask the mother to administer the pen into the patient's thigh.
  C) wash the patient's hand with soap and water.
  D) contact medical direction for permission to use the Epi-pen.


dellikani2015

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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