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The wife of a 43-year-old male has called 911 because her husband was difficult to wake up and now is lethargic with garbled speech. She reports a history of diabetes, stroke, renal failure, and high blood pressure. His airway is patent, respirations tachypneic but adequate, and radial pulse rapid. Your partner reports the following vital signs: pulse 136, respirations 22, blood pressure 106/62, SpO2 at 92, and blood glucose 642. Which one of the following would be most appropriate in the care of this patient?
 
  A) Administer supplemental oxygen.
  B) Administer oral glucose.
  C) Encourage the patient to drink water.
  D) Assist the patient with his insulin.

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When treating a pregnant female involved in a traumatic event, the EMT must remember:
 
  A) the amniotic fluid protects the baby from injury to the mother's abdomen.
  B) an elevated heart rate seen in shock may not be observed due to increased blood volume.
  C) the diaphragm tends to be lower, making internal chest and lung injury more likely.
  D) gastric mobility increases, posing an increased risk of vomiting and aspiration.



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jackie

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B




corkyiscool3328

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


ashely1112

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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