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A 57-year-old diver has been brought to the surface by fellow divers. He is complaining of difficulty breathing, dizziness, and severe chest pain. He states that he has a cardiac history and takes nitroglycerin, which is in his belongings nearby. Emergency Medical Responders report the following vital signs: pulse 128, respirations 18, blood pressure 88/56 mmHg, and SpO2 at 96. After applying oxygen to the patient, your next action should be to:
 
  A) perform a secondary assessment.
  B) assist the patient in taking his nitroglycerin.
  C) administer a bronchodilator through a metered-dose inhaler.
  D) transport the patient in a head-down position (Trendelenburg).

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In a normal fertilization, the egg and sperm meet in which structure?
 
  A) Uterus
  B) Fallopian tube
  C) Cervix
  D) Vaginal canal


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

A

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
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