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asmith134

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A patient working at an ice plant is trapped in a room filled with sulfur dioxide. You don a self-contained breathing apparatus and entered the room, finding the patient unresponsive on the floor. The room remains filled with the gas. Your immediate priority in caring for this patient is to:
 
  A) assess the airway, breathing, and circulation.
  B) remove him from the immediate environment.
  C) start positive pressure ventilation.
  D) loosen all tight-fitting clothing.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true concerning lacerations?
 
  A) They may be caused by blunt trauma.
  B) They may be caused by penetrating trauma.
  C) They may be degloving injuries to the skin or tissue.
  D) They may indicate deeper underlying tissue damage.


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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
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