An alert and oriented 87-year-old female has fallen and suffered ...

[geodog55]

An alert and oriented 87-year-old female has fallen and suffered a 3-cm laceration to the back of her head. According to the patient, her walker became caught in the carpet, causing her to trip. When obtaining a medical history, which one of the following sources should be asked first?
 
  A) Family members
  B) Patient
  C) EMRs on scene
  D) Patient's primary care doctor

Question 2

Your neighbor asks you to come and help because his girlfriend is having a seizure. When you enter the apartment, she is still seizing. Your neighbor says it started about a minute ago. You should:
 
  A) place a spoon or similar item between the patient's teeth.
  B) have the neighbor help you restrain the patient's arms and legs.
  C) place ice packs around the patient's neck in case the seizure is caused by a fever.
  D) place some padding beneath the patient's head and wait for the seizure to stop.

[jessofishing]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D

[geodog55]

TYSM

[dreamfighter72]

Gracias!