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You are treating a 54-year-old female patient who was involved in a domestic dispute; you notice an abrasion to the side of her head. The patient is unresponsive with a blood pressure of 200/110, a pulse of 60 beats per minute, and slightly irregular breathing. The patient's presentation is most likely caused by which of the following?
 
  A) Coup-contrecoup injury B) Closed head injury
  C) Increased intracranial pressure D) Increased arterial pressure

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You have been asked to speak to a local EMT class about caring for the patient over the age of 60 years. When presenting your material, what point would you emphasize?
 
  A) All persons over the age of 60 have chronic health problems.
  B) The majority of persons in this age group enjoy independent living.
  C) Most persons over the age of 70 are in assisted living facilities and/or nursing homes.
  D) Most persons over the age of 60 now reside with the grown children.


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anoriega3

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


theo

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Correct answers!


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Great! Please up vote :D


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