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casperchen82

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A secondary assessment consists of which of the following three steps?
 
  a. Medical history, physical exam, and vital signs
  b. ABCDs, on-going exam, and vital signs
  c. Medical history, trauma exam, and vital signs
  d. On-going exam, detailed physical exam, and vital signs

Question 2

You have been called for an adult patient who suffered a seizure. He is sitting on the floor, and he looks at you as you enter the room. When questioned, he responds to his name, but cannot remember the date or where he is. This patient's mental status is best described as:
 
  a. alert but confused.
  b. lethargic and agitated.
  c. having an altered response to verbal stimuli.
  d. visually disoriented.


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britb2u

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


casperchen82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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