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rayancarla1

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You are providing care to a patient with altered mental status in the midst of a large crowd gathered for a concert. Which characteristic of the crowd should concern you the most in relation to personal safety?
 
  A) Angry mood growing within the crowd
  B) A growing number of people making up the crowd
  C) The growing size of the crowd as more people gather to watch you
  D) Presence of alcohol and possible drugs in the crowd

Question 2

The EMT shows that is performing the Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen (LAPSS) correctly when he asks which one of the following questions?
 
  A) May I assess your pupils?
  B) How old are you?
  C) Did you lose control of your bladder?
  D) Do you know where you are right now?


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IRincones

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


rayancarla1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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