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WWatsford

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When assessing a patient in the prehospital setting, which of the following does the EMT recognize as an indication for aspirin?
 
  A) Complaint of a headache after taking nitroglycerin
  B) An aspirin taken daily for cardiovascular disease
  C) Blood pressure above 100 mmHg systolically
  D) Chest discomfort that is suggestive of a heart attack

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding needle cricothyrotomy is FALSE?
 
  A) Upon removal of the needle, the secured catheter allows for direct tracheal suctioning.
  B) High pressure during jet ventilation may cause a pneumothorax.
  C) Perforation of the esophagus may occur if the needle is advanced too far.
  D) It is the least invasive of the surgical procedures and can be initiated quickly.


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rekilledagain

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


WWatsford

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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