You are called for a person having a seizure. When you arrive, you note that the patient is postictal and a bystander is providing care for the patient. Which of the following would be considered appropriate care by the bystander?
A) Placing a bite block between the patient's teeth
B) Placing the patient in the recovery position
C) Giving the patient small sips of water
D) Sweeping the patient's mouth to remove vomit
Question 2
You are documenting pertinent medical history of a man with cerebral palsy who is complaining of difficulty breathing. You write this in your narrative, Responded to a 26-year-old man with CP who has difficulty breathing. Is anything wrong with this statement?
A) No, it is well known that CP stands for cerebral palsy.
B) Yes, it should have read SOB instead of difficulty breathing.
C) Yes, CP can stand for several other complaints including chest pain.
D) No, the patient probably has chest pain with his difficulty breathing.
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