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dejastew

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A patient states that he is short of breath, lightheaded, and has chest pain that worsens when he takes a deep breath. Assessment reveals an open airway, adequate breathing, and a rapid pulse of 120 beats per minute. His skin is hot to the touch, and he has a blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg. The patient informs you that he was diagnosed with pneumonia three days ago and has not been taking the prescribed antibiotics. Which one of these assessment findings would the AEMT BEST recognize as a sign related to the patient's chief complaint?
 
  A) Recent diagnosis of pneumonia
  B) Complaint of lightheadedness
  C) Chest pain that worsens with inspiration
  D) Blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg

Question 2

When using the SAMPLE mnemonic, which of the following statements made by the patient would be categorized under the letter M?
 
  A) I have never had a surgical procedure.
  B) I take Zocor, but I am not sure why.
  C) My doctor's name is Dr. Hansen.
  D) I was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.


Mollythedog

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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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