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tsand2

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You have been called for a 6-month-old male with a high fever who has seized. Currently, he is not seizing and appears to be sleeping. When performing the primary assessment on this patient, which of the following is appropriate?
 
  A) Evaluate the pulse before examining the breathing.
  B) Check for the presence of a pulse in the brachial artery.
  C) Move the baby to the ambulance before performing the primary assessment.
  D) Obtain a blood pressure when checking the patient's circulation status.

Question 2

You have been called for a 4-year-old female who told her mother that her chest hurts. On scene, the child is crying and points to her chest when asked if she has pain. Her airway is patent, respirations slightly labored, pulse rapid and regular, and skin warm and pale. Vital signs are: pulse 132, respirations 28, blood pressure 108/74, and SpO2 86. Mother denies any medical history, medications, or allergies for her daughter. Your first action would be to:
 
  A) contact medical direction.
  B) apply oxygen.
  C) give her one-half nitroglycerin tablet.
  D) administer one baby aspirin.



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bitingbit

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B




tsand2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


mohan

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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