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jayhills49

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When obtaining a medical history from the family of a seizure patient, what question is most important for the EMT to ask first?
 
  A) How long has he had his seizure condition?
  B) Why do you think that his tongue is bleeding?
  C) Does he take his seizure medications as prescribed?
  D) Was he grunting and breathing hard during the seizure?

Question 2

You have determined an alert elderly male to have garbled speech and weakness to the right arm and leg. His vital signs and SpO2 level are within normal limits. The family informs you that he has a history of heart problems and diabetes. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
 
  A) Administer oral glucose or sugar water.
  B) Attach the automated external defibrillator (AED).
  C) Check the patient's blood glucose level (if local protocol allows).
  D) Administer high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.



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ErinKing

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C




jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!


coreycathey

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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