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go.lag

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An alert and oriented young male fell 5 feet from a stage, impacting a metal railing with the right side of his chest, just under his armpit. The primary assessment is negative for life threats, although he does complain of very painful breathing and has remarkable tenderness and crepitus over the 5th rib laterally in this area. Throughout care, what action is essential to perform?
 
  A) Apply ice to area.
  B) Administer aspirin for pain.
  C) Monitor breath sounds.
  D) Splint site with a bulky dressing.

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Which of the following describes any substance produced by a living organism that is poisonous to human beings?
 
  A) Antigen B) Toxin C) Antibody D) Acid


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taylorsonier

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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