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melina_rosy

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A 35-year-old male is lethargic and dehydrated after working at a construction site for 12 hours on a very hot day. You obtain the following vital signs: pulse 136, respirations 22, blood pressure 102/88, and SpO2 100 with supplemental oxygen. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize:
 
  A) widened pulse pressure to circulate more blood.
  B) elevated heart rate to increase cardiac output.
  C) rapid respirations to decrease CO2 loss.
  D) low blood pressure to conserve the body's energy.

Question 2

A 38-year-old male is complaining of generalized weakness and fatigue. Assessment findings include abdominal pain, fever, and yellowing of the eyes. Given these signs and symptoms, you would be suspicious of:
 
  A) hepatitis.
  B) tuberculosis.
  C) AIDS.
  D) West Nile virus.


tkempin

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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