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dbose

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Which of the following statements shows an understanding of assessment findings related to stroke?
 
  A) For a stroke to be suspected, both arms must be equally weak.
  B) If one arm is weak, a stroke should be suspected.
  C) A stroke should only be suspected when one arm is paralyzed, not weak.
  D) If one arm is weak, stroke should be suspected only if the blood pressure is also elevated.

Question 2

Identifying a patient's mechanism of injury is accomplished as part of which primary responsibility of a paramedic?
 
  a. Patient assessment c. Scene size-up
  b. Recognition of injury d. Appropriate disposition



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

c





 

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