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tingc95

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You have a patient who is unresponsive on the floor. What is the best way to rule in or rule out trauma as a cause of the patient's unresponsiveness?
 
  A) Check the patient's blood sugar to rule out hypoglycemia.
  B) Examine the patient for signs of trauma.
  C) Look for a Glasgow Coma Scale score that is less than 8.
  D) Look for bystanders and ask them if they witnessed the incident.

Question 2

Alcohol is classified as a(n):
 
  A) stimulant.
  B) anxiolytic.
  C) depressant.
  D) hallucinogen.


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annierak

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

mcarey591

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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