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You arrive on the scene and find an unresponsive homeless man lying in the alleyway clutching a wine bottle. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt, but does not have pants on. His skin feels cold to the touch. The week's temperatures have not been above 50F. Which of the following should you do immediately after ensuring the patient has an adequate airway?
 
  A) Begin passive rewarming.
  B) Check the pulse.
  C) Provide manual stabilization of the cervical spine.
  D) Apply the AED.

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A seven-year-old boy has fallen 15 feet out of a tree house. He is alert and oriented and his vital signs are all within normal limits. You should:
 
  A) advise his parents to keep an eye on him.
  B) start an IV and administer some fluids.
  C) assume he may have a serious injury.
  D) suggest that he see his pediatrician.


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

B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


madam-professor

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

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