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hbsimmons88

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A triage officer at the scene of a suicide bombing assigns you to a patient who has been injured from the secondary effects of the blast. Which of the following injuries would you expect?
 
  A) Fractured arm after being thrown to the ground
  B) Lung injury caused by the blast's pressure wave
  C) Closed head injury caused by striking a tree
  D) Facial laceration caused by flying glass and debris

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of sepsis?
 
  A) Nausea and vomiting
  B) Fever
  C) Altered mental status
  D) Hyperactivity


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nmyers

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

D

Answer to Question 2

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hbsimmons88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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