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segrsyd

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which one of the following indicates the most significant mechanism by which the body can lose heat?
 
  A) Conduction
  B) Respirations
  C) Radiation
  D) Evaporation

Question 2

You have assisted the patient in taking one of his nitroglycerin tablets. Five minutes later, you note the blood pressure is 108/74 mmHg. To determine if the nitroglycerin has affected the blood pressure, the EMT should:
 
  A) take another blood pressure in five minutes.
  B) compare to the baseline blood pressure.
  C) ask the patient if he feels his blood pressure has changed.
  D) retake the blood pressure and compare it to a normal BP of 120/80 mmHg.


nickk12214

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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