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gbarreiro

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which of the following is NOT true regarding a patient who has a mental status of less than alert?
 
  A) His brain may not be getting enough oxygen. B) He requires high-concentration oxygen.
  C) He may not have adequate blood circulation. D) He is in a state of rapid eye movement sleep.

Question 2

You are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a car has driven off the roadway and is resting at the bottom of an embankment. The driver is in severe respiratory distress and is unable to speak. His skin is flushed and he has hives. A Medic-Alert bracelet indicates an allergy to peanuts. You notice a candy bar wrapper on the floor of the car. Which of the following should you do first?
 
  A) Read the candy wrapper to see if it contains peanuts.
  B) Search the patient for an epinephrine auto-injector.
  C) Perform rapid extrication.
  D) Administer high-concentration oxygen.


Sammyo

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

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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