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tuffie

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A slightly confused but conscious 61-year-old female with generalized weakness has a heart rate of 190 beats a minute. She has a history of high blood pressure and diabetes. Her blood pressure is 78/56 mmHg. Which one of the following would best explain the patient's presentation?
 
  A) Hemorrhage
  B) Hypoglycemia
  C) Hypoxia
  D) Tachycardia

Question 2

The mother of a 5-year-old female states that her daughter has been sick with a sore throat and fever for several days. The mother became concerned tonight and called 911 because the child was making funny noises and could not breathe. Your assessment reveals a lethargic, well-developed child sitting upright and with high-pitched tracheal noises when she breathes. Of the following, what is the priority action?
 
  A) Placing an oropharyngeal airway
  B) Administering supplemental oxygen
  C) Inspecting the airway with a tongue depressor
  D) Performing abdominal thrusts


joshbk44

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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