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ghost!

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When auscultating the lungs of an elderly patient, you note rhonchi-like noises to the upper lobes of both lungs. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize that this is caused by:
 
  A) fluid accumulation in the alveoli.
  B) accumulation of mucus in the bronchi.
  C) narrowing of the larger airways.
  D) edema to the bronchioles.

Question 2

Which one of the following best explains the reason why emergency services communications are recorded?
 
  A) The state EMS agency will use the recording to determine if care was appropriate.
  B) The federal government requires that all communications be recorded.
  C) Communications can become part of a legal record if need be.
  D) The Federal Communications Commission reviews all recordings for communication appropriateness.


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triiciiaa

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


ghost!

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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