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chandani

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What question(s) would be appropriate to ask about a child who has had a seizure?
 
  a. Does the child have a history of previous seizures, head trauma, diabetes, recent headache, or stiff neck?
  b. Is the child taking any medications?
  c. How many seizures has the child had, and what did they look like?
  d. All of the above.

Question 2

A car has struck a pedestrian at about 45 mph. While assessing the patient, you note bilateral tibia and fibula fractures. Which of the following best describes why the patient should be transported to a trauma center?
 
  A) Pain from the fractures cannot be treated in the prehospital setting.
  B) Other serious injuries are likely.
  C) These fractures cannot be treated in a community hospital.
  D) Fractures always require immediate surgery.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

B



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