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jlmhmf

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A patient who appears to be intoxicated has fallen and is complaining of pain to his right arm. He is loud and using profane language. Which one of the following should be your initial approach to the patient?
 
  A) If you do not quiet down, I will call the police and they will arrest you.
  B) Let me put an ice pack on your wrist. It will help it feel better.
  C) I cannot help you if you keep yelling like that
  D) Stop yelling or I will have to strap you to the stretcher.

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Which one of the following descriptions would be obtained when asking about the A component of the SAMPLE history?
 
  A) Airway open
  B) Allergy to penicillin
  C) Abdomen soft
  D) History of asthma


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reelove4eva

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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


jlmhmf

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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