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lbcchick

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Family members have called you for a young female patient with a diabetic history who took insulin earlier in the day. She is confused and combative. Which of the following questions is most important for the EMT to immediately ask the family?
 
  A) How long has she been a diabetic?
  B) Do you think that her blood sugar is high?
  C) Did she eat after taking the insulin?
  D) Did she take any drugs or drink alcohol?

Question 2

Your patient is having chest pain. Which one of the following questions should be used to assess the P of the OPQRST mnemonic?
 
  A) Do you have a past history of heart problems?
  B) Are you having palpitations?
  C) Does anything make the pain better or worse?
  D) How would you describe the pain?


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scrocafella

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

C

Answer to Question 2

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lbcchick

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

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