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Redwolflake15

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following statements about assessment of an elderly patient is true?
 
  a. Address the patient as dear.
  b. Speak to the patient, not a family member, when possible.
  c. Take a position above the patient's eye level.
  d. Ask, What's wrong? to get a concise response.

Question 2

Which one of the following can create difficulties for EMRs responding to natural disasters or incidents of terrorism?
 
  A) Roads and streets may be impassable.
  B) Scene hazards are more difficult to predict than on routine calls.
  C) The resources needed, such as hospitals, may not be accessible.
  D) All of the above.


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mceravolo

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

b

Answer to Question 2

D


Redwolflake15

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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