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joesmith1212

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Kyphosis in a geriatric patient will MOST likely result in the paramedic having to modify:
 
  a. interviewing techniques because kyphosis causes hearing loss.
  b. methods for spinal stabilization because kyphosis results in excessive curvature of the upper back and neck.
  c. drug dosages because kyphosis is a result of liver damage.
  d. sedation because kyphosis is associated with manic-depressive disorder.

Question 2

For conscious infants less than one year old with foreign body airway obstruction, deliver five ___________________ ____________ ___________________ ____________, followed by five ___________________ ____________ ___________________ ____________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

back blows, chest thrusts





 

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