When taking care of a drowning patient, age, length of submerged time, any signs of trauma, or contaminants inhaled from the water are factors that influence:

A) Transport priority
B) Survivability
C) Treatment modality
D) Priority of care

Answer: B) Survivability

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a. 411 b. 511 c. 611 d. 911

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Cardiogenic shock following AMI is caused by:

A. decreased pumping force of the heart muscle. B. a profound increase in the patient's heart rate. C. hypovolemia secondary to severe vomiting. D. widespread dilation of the systemic vasculature.

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