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dollx

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Many stroke patients are candidates for thrombolytic drugs. One of the most important things that an EMT can do to optimize the care of a stroke patient who is a candidate for the drugs is:
 
  A) transport to the closest hospital since the patient must go to the operating room as soon as possible.
  B) determine the exact time of onset of symptoms.
  C) do a thorough physical exam of the patient.
  D) transport the patient to a Level I Trauma Center.

Question 2

The trachea branches off at the ________ and forms two mainstem bronchi.
 
  A) carina B) bronchioles C) alveoli D) pleura


Mholman93

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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