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ENagel

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You are by the side of an alert but confused 41-year-old woman who is diaphoretic and appears exhausted. She informs you that she has a history of seizures and just had a generalized seizure. Despite your urging, she refuses transport to the hospital. Your safest action would be to:
 
  A) transport her despite her refusal to consent.
  B) advise medical direction of the situation.
  C) contact law enforcement so transport is legal.
  D) recognize a seizure history and have patient sign a refusal form.

Question 2

A 19-year-old male has ingested fifty 325 mg aspirin tablets 20 minutes before your arrival. He is alert and complaining of burning abdominal pain. Which of the following is appropriate in the prehospital management of this patient?
 
  A) Syrup of ipecac
  B) Activated charcoal
  C) Sodium bicarbonate
  D) N-acetylcysteine
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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