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imowrer

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DCAP-BTLS is mnemonic to assist you in remembering:
 
  a. a trauma patient's vital signs.
  b. what to assess for while inspecting and palpating a patient.
  c. medications, allergies, and the patient's medical history.
  d. the order in which to assess a patient during a physical exam.

Question 2

During assessment of a responsive medical patient, you gather a medical history using the memory aid SAMPLE. To obtain information related to M, which one of the following questions should you ask?
 
  a. Do you have any past medical problems?
  b. Are you allergic to any medications?
  c. Are you currently taking any medications?
  d. Can you point to where it hurts the most?


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brbarasa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


imowrer

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

Kedrick2014

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