Your patient states that he passed out and fell down. He regained ...

[crobinson2013]

Your patient states that he passed out and fell down. He regained consciousness a few moments later, but had shortness of breath and sharp chest pain. Which one of the following in the patient's history is of greatest concern?
 
  A) He had hip surgery two years ago.
  B) The patient states his left calf is tender and painful.
  C) The patient took nitroglycerin and now has a headache.
  D) The patient injured his wrist when he fell.

Question 2

To BEST communicate with a geriatric patient who has diminished hearing, the AEMT should do which one of the following?
 
  A) Increase both the pitch and volume of your voice.
  B) Ask the family members about the patient's history.
  C) Try to communicate using sign language.
  D) Be sure the patient has his hearing aid in place.

[brbarasa]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D

[crobinson2013]

Excellent

[cdmart10]

Gracias!