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A 43-year-old male has called 911 with the complaint of difficulty breathing. On scene you note he is breathing at a rate of 18 breaths per minute. He also exhibits intercostal retractions and nasal flaring. The EMT should document this patient's breathing as:
 
  A) dyspneic.
  B) apneic.
  C) tachypneic.
  D) bradypneic.

Question 2

What is the more common name for the alimentary canal?
 
  A) Ear canal
  B) Digestive tract
  C) Peritoneum
  D) Cecum


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

A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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