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ericka1

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Your patient is a 21-year-old female with a history of epilepsy. She is having a convulsion upon your arrival. Which of the following should you do?
 
  A) Restrain the patient's extremities to prevent injury from flailing of the arms and legs.
  B) Move furniture and other objects away from the patient to prevent injury.
  C) Insert a bite block, cloth, wallet, or similar item between the patient's teeth to prevent her from biting her tongue.
  D) Place a tongue depressor or spoon in the back of the mouth to prevent the patient from swallowing her tongue.

Question 2

A 30-year-old man was not wearing a helmet when he was thrown from his motorcycle after losing control on a curve. He is seizing when you arrive. Your highest priority in caring for this patient should be:
 
  A) checking his pupils for signs of brain injury.
  B) examining his head for signs of injury.
  C) checking for an increase in blood pressure and decrease in heart rate.
  D) maintaining an open airway and doing your best to prevent movement of his neck.



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catron30

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




ericka1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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