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wenmo

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You are called for an elderly man who was found lying on the sidewalk early on a cold winter morning. He has a light jacket on, but it appears he has been outside overnight. There is a pile of mail scattered nearby. Your assessment shows that his extremities are very cold and he seems disoriented. He groans when you palpate his pelvis. You should suspect he is suffering from:
 
  A) Alzheimer's disease. B) a medication overdose.
  C) a closed head injury. D) hypothermia.

Question 2

The EMT gains the greatest protection from consent-related legal issues by:
 
  A) documenting the patient's consent for treatment on the prehospital care report.
  B) notifying the emergency physician or medical direction of the patient's consent.
  C) having his or her partner serve as a witness to the consent.
  D) asking the patient twice if it is okay to assess and treat him or her.


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

D

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

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