People who are at greatest risk for heat illnesses are the elderly and children.

a. true
b. false

Answer: a. true

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a. "If severe symptoms are present, three atropine auto-injectors and three 2-PAM Cl injectors are administered in rapid succession." b. "The medication is administered in a way that is similar to that for an Epi-Pen." c. "If the nerve agent has been ingested, exposure may continue for some time, and a relapse is a possibility." d. "Depending on the symptoms observed, the initial treatment will either be an atropine auto-injector or a 2-PAM Cl injector."

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What is the top cause of infant mortality in the U.S.??

A) maternal complications B) birth defects C) poor nutrition D) physical trauma

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