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bucstennis@aim.com

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The term elderly applies to a person beginning at age:
 
  A) 70.
  B) 55.
  C) 80.
  D) 65.

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A landscaper who has been working in 105 degree weather is responsive to painful stimuli and has an open airway. His breathing is shallow and his radial pulse is weak. His skin is hot and dry and appears to be sunburned. The EMT should immediately:
 
  A) start positive pressure ventilation.
  B) wrap him in a sheet soaked with cool water.
  C) administer oxygen through a nonrebreather face mask.
  D) obtain a full set of vitals.


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upturnedfurball

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


bucstennis@aim.com

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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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