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You have been called for a 72-year-old woman with chest pain. On scene, the patient denies ever having chest pain and requests to sign a refusal. Before having the refusal signed, the paramedic must consider that many geriatric patients may deny symptoms because of:
 
  A) fear of losing independence and dignity.
  B) apprehension about medical bills.
  C) confusion regarding their rights as a patient.
  D) acute onset of dementia and other neurological diseases.

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Paramedics can improve their knowledge and skills through an evaluation by others of equal rank and skills, known as:
 
  A) tenure tracking.
  B) debriefing.
  C) peer review.
  D) performance appraisal.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
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