All of the following are appropriate first aid by the medical assistant for a person experiencing shock EXCEPT ________.
A. administering IV dopamine
B. ensuring the patient has an open airway
C. encouraging the patient to lie down
D. monitoring the patient's vital signs
Answer: A
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a. Decreases the availability of O2 to the tis-sues. b. Increases the affinity of Hb for O2. c. Increases the availability of O2 to the tis-sues. d. Shifts the HbO2 dissociation curve to the left.
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When teaching older adults, the medical assistant should keep in mind that they do NOT have ________.
A. increased anxiety about new situations B. increased dexterity C. decreased short-term memory D. slowed processing time
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