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crobinson2013

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Under which of the following circumstances should you not give activated charcoal to a victim?
 
  A) if the victim fully responsive
  B) if the victim has swallowed acids or alkalies
  C) if the victim is able to swallow
  D) if the victim had a laxative

Question 2

Activated charcoal works by ________ contaminants.
 
  A) neutralizing
  B) dissolving
  C) absorbing
  D) activating



dmurph1496

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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