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rl · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

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