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james9437

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Key events in the historical development of EMS include all of the following, EXCEPT the:
 
  A) 1973 EMS Systems Act.
  B) 1988 Statewide EMS Technical Assistance Program.
  C) 1975 Cater-Benson Reform Act.
  D) 1981 COBRA Act.

Question 2

When assessing a patient, which finding should raise the EMT's suspicion that the patient may be suffering from a pulmonary embolism?
 
  A) Bradycardia with normal SpO2 reading
  B) Sudden onset of shortness of breath
  C) Chest pain that is dull and radiates to the arm
  D) Crackles in the bases of both lungs


missalyssa26

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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