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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 12, 2018
A 60-year-old male is walking to the kitchen and suddenly clutches his head and collapses to the floor. He is unable to move his right arm and cannot speak. He has most likely suffered a:
 
  A) heart attack.
  B) transient ischemic attack.
  C) angina pectoris.
  D) stroke.

Question 2

You should position the conscious victim of a stroke:
 
  A) on his back with head and shoulders slightly raised.
  B) on his back with head turned to one side.
  C) on his side, paralyzed side up.
  D) on his back with feet raised.


katkat_flores

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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