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vinney12

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Which one of the following indicates a normal pupillary exam?
 
  A) One pupil dilates and the other constricts to light.
  B) Both pupils constrict when light is directed into the eye.
  C) The patient reflexively closes his eyes to light.
  D) The pupils are equal and do not change shape to light.

Question 2

A patient states that he has suffered from chronic neck pain ever since an accident. Further, he states that he is filing a lawsuit against the EMTs since they failed to put a cervical collar on him at the time and in his eyes, this is the reason he has daily neck and back pain. The EMT can remember the incident well and remembers putting a collar on the patient. As such, his best defense would be:
 
  A) presentation of the emergency department chart in court.
  B) testimony from your supervisor stating that you always place a cervical collar.
  C) written documentation of collar placement on the PCR.
  D) presentation of the standard of care showing that a cervical collar is indicated.


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nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


vinney12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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