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s.tung

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Which one of the following questions is BEST asked when attempting to determine the degree of sensation in the hand of a patient who has suffered an elbow injury?
 
  A) Can you tell me if you have parethesia in your hand?
  B) Can you tell me what finger I am touching?
  C) Do you have feeling in your hand?
  D) Does your hand feel as though it is asleep?

Question 2

In which patient population do you NOT perform a blind finger sweep on since you may push a foreign object deeper in the airway, worsening the obstruction?
 
  A) Pediatric patients
  B) Obstetric patients
  C) Geriatric patients
  D) Psychiatric patients



carlsona147

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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