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cabate

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A patient has an injury to his arm caused by an unknown vesicant. After assessing the airway, breathing, and circulation, you should:
 
  A) brush the powder from the skin.
  B) apply a wet sterile dressing to the arm.
  C) flush the injured area with water.
  D) transport the patient to the hospital immediately.

Question 2

A potassium level of 3.0 would commonly be associated with which ECG finding?
 
  A) T wave merging with QRS
  B) Delta wave
  C) U wave
  D) Flattening T wave
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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