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darbym82

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Your paramedic partner states that he needs to start an IV solution of sugar water on a diabetic patient. You would assist her by obtaining what solution?
 
  A) 0.9 normal saline
  B) Lactated ringers
  C) Sodium chloride solution
  D) 5 dextrose in water (D5W)

Question 2

To cool a heat-related burn, you should:
 
  A) completely expose the patient.
  B) apply ice packs.
  C) flush with cool water.
  D) fan or blow on the area.



jackie

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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