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Alygatorr01285

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After responding to the scene of a patient complaining of difficulty breathing, you and your partner determine that the patient's condition is not life threatening based on a thorough assessment. You should transport the patient to an appropriate medical facility with:
 
  A) the emergency lights off, but activating the siren when traffic builds.
  B) the emergency lights on, but without activating the siren.
  C) both lights and siren activated.
  D) neither lights nor siren activated.

Question 2

As an EMT, your BEST clue indicating the possibility of internal bleeding may be the presence of:
 
  A) mechanism of injury. B) painful, swollen, or deformed extremities.
  C) bruising, swelling, or pain over vital organs. D) a tender, rigid, or distended abdomen.


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Athena23

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


Alygatorr01285

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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