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A 24-year-old man was shocked while working on his house's electrical system. Assessment reveals a minor burn to the fingers on his left hand. Aside from being slightly shaky, he states he feels fine and does not see the need to be treated further or transported to the hospital. What statement would you make before allowing him to refuse additional care and transport?
 
  A) You really need to be evaluated in the hospital emergency department. The shock puts you at high risk for a stroke within the next 48 hours.
  B) You need to get the burn site cleaned to avoid infection. This can be done in the hospital emergency department.
  C) Electrical burns typically increase in pain as time goes on. The hospital emergency department can give you pain medication.
  D) It would be best to let the emergency physician check you out. Electrical shocks can damage the heart.

Question 2

A patient is complaining of extreme dizziness and headache. Which one of the following conditions is most likely to be responsible for this complaint?
 
  A) Occlusion of the carotid arteries
  B) Clot in the abdominal aorta
  C) Rupture of the radial vein
  D) Occlusion of the popliteal vein



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Answer to Question 1

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