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Haya94

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Which statement is true regarding care of the multisystem trauma patient?
 
  A) Any threat to life should be managed as it is identified.
  B) All care should be provided en route to the hospital.
  C) Immobilization can be foregone if the patient is near death.
  D) Advanced life support by paramedics is the definitive care for multisystem trauma. patients

Question 2

An elderly patient who is experiencing a myocardial infarction is more likely to complain of which of the following symptoms than a younger patient would?
 
  A) No chest pain or shortness of breath B) A rash caused by shingles
  C) Shortness of breath with chest pain D) Shortness of breath without chest pain



aprice35067

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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