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nevelica

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When assessing a patient for a facial droop, the EMT should:
 
  A) palpate the face one side at a time.
  B) gently lift and then let go of the skin over the cheeks.
  C) ask the patient to show you his teeth or smile.
  D) observe the patient's ability to turn his head to the right and then to the left.

Question 2

An 85-year-old man has fallen down five stairs to the carpeted floor below. He hit his head and is complaining of a headache. When getting a history from this patient, what question should you ask first?
 
  A) What caused you to fall?
  B) What medications are you taking?
  C) Do you have a history of medical problems?
  D) Have you ever been diagnosed with dementia?


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Jadwiga9

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


nevelica

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
No problemo


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