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beccaep

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Why should an EMT utilize a local poison control center in managing a poisoning patient?
 
  A) They can assist in finding out important information about the poison.
  B) It prevents the EMT from having to do training on poisons.
  C) It places any legal liability on the poison control center.
  D) They can activate a specialty team to come and treat the patient.

Question 2

Which is TRUE of poliomyelitis?
 
  A) Most patients recover from the disease, but they are left with permanent paralysis.
  B) Although there is a vaccine, polio is still found in underdeveloped nations.
  C) It is highly contagious.
  D) All of the above are true.


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Tabitha_2016

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

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Answer to Question 2

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beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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