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mynx

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If you believe that birth may occur before the mother can be safely transported to the nearest hospital, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  A) put on protective equipment, such as gloves, gown, and face mask.
  B) lay her on her right side with her knees bent.
  C) see if any part of the baby is visible or becomes visible during contractions.
  D) remove any clothing obstructing your view of the vaginal opening.

Question 2

A 77-year-old female is unresponsive, but breathing and with a pulse. On scene, a family member hands you an official document stating that the patient does not want feeding tubes, ventilators, or other long-term life support equipment to keep her alive. There is no mention of whether to administer life-saving drugs or withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The EMT would recognize this document as a(n):
 
  A) durable power of attorney.
  B) living will document.
  C) Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order.
  D) implied consent.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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