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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Trauma

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Henry Hero discovers a patient with a rapid but weak pulse. Based on the pulse observation, which of the following is the most likely to be a cause of the rapid but weak pulse?
  1. Stroke
  2. Brain injury
  3. High blood pressure
  4. Shock
  5. Cardiac arrest
Explanation
Answer: D - A rapid but weak pulse can indicate shock, blood loss, a heat emergency, a diabetic emergency, or failing circulatory system. Stroke and brain injury are typically indicated by a slow but strong pulse. Cardiac arrest is typically indicated by a lack of pulse.
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