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You are called to a residence for a 48-year-old male patient. He is lying in bed, groaning in pain and curled into a fetal position. His blood pressure is 88/50, pulse 136, and respiratory rate of 32. His wife states that he complained of lower right abdominal pain for several days that got progressively worse, until about an hour ago when it became suddenly unbearable. The wife states the husband had been refusing to see a doctor, but she finally called 911. You suspect appendicitis and are concerned about the subsequent onset of:
 
  A) toxic shock. B) renal colic. C) splenic rupture. D) peritonitis.

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What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes activation of the EMS system and provides immediate care for life-threatening problems?
 
  A) EMT B) Emergency Medical Dispatcher
  C) Emergency Medical Responder D) Cardiac care responder


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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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

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