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leilurhhh

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Concerning aging, which of the following statements is NOT true?
 
  A) The diastolic blood pressure tends to rise with age.
  B) Some elderly people have a low threshold for pain.
  C) Many elderly patients have a high threshold for pain.
  D) The systolic blood pressure tends to increase with age.

Question 2

You are called to a home where a family has been enjoying a Labor Day picnic and swim party. A 2-year-boy slipped to the bottom of the pool unnoticed. By the time you arrive, the child has been removed from the water and family members are administering CPR. You assess the child and note that he has a weak pulse and is trying to breathe on his own. You initiate transport and continue providing positive pressure ventilations. You are also very concerned about:
 
  A) how the parents are handling the situation. B) the safety of the other children at the party.
  C) the last time the child ate something. D) the child being hypothermic.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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