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nelaaney

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Family members tell you that 3 hours ago, their 76-year-old mother suddenly became confused and had great difficulty speaking. However, within 15 minutes she returned to normal. Based on this description, the EMT should be suspicious of:
 
  A) stroke.
  B) dementia.
  C) Alzheimer's disease.
  D) transient ischemic attack.

Question 2

You have been called to a local nursing home for a restless patient with a four-day history of diarrhea. The primary assessment reveals an open airway, rapid breathing, and a weak and rapid radial pulse. Vital signs are: pulse 124, respirations 24, blood pressure 100/60 mmHg, and SpO2 95. She is confused with a history of Alzheimer's dementia. For this patient, it is most important to evaluate for:
 
  A) intestinal obstruction.
  B) cause of confusion.
  C) dehydration.
  D) blood in the diarrhea.


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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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