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cmoore54

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You are transporting a patient who has a history of simple partial seizures. During transport she experiences a simple partial seizure involving her right arm. Her pulse is 92, respirations 14 and adequate, blood pressure 168/88 mmHg, and SpO2 at 98. Your primary concern would be:
 
  A) administering oxygen by nonrebreather.
  B) loss of bowel or bladder control.
  C) placing the arm tightly in a sling to prevent injury.
  D) progression to a generalized seizure.

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You are at the scene of a collision involving a school bus carrying elementary school age children. You are concerned that some of the children may have spinal injuries. Which of the following is TRUE of cervical spine injuries in children?
 
  A) They are more often due to penetrating trauma than in adults.
  B) The heavier head of the child increases the incidence of cervical distraction injuries.
  C) Pediatric patients do not require cervical spine immobilization, as their bodies will self-splint the injury.
  D) The pediatric cervical spine should be immobilized in a position of moderate hyperextension.



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bassamabas

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B




cmoore54

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM


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Wow, this really help

 

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