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A 69-year-old man is complaining of weakness to the left arm and leg. He also states that he is nauseated and has a headache. The patient's past medical history includes stroke and diabetes. In relation to this information, which one of the following is TRUE?
 
  A) The dizziness is a sign indicating the severity of the chief complaint.
  B) The headache is a symptom related to the chief complaint.
  C) The history of diabetes is a contributing symptom of the chief complaint.
  D) The history of diabetes is a sign related to the chief complaint.

Question 2

Which one of the following pieces of information would be obtained when getting a history using the SAMPLE mnemonic?
 
  A) Reason for calling for an ambulance
  B) No life threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation
  C) Pulse 144, respiration 16, blood pressure 132/88
  D) Sensation of dizziness prior to falling



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D




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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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