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A patient whose mental status can be described as verbal is able to:
 
  A) tell you his or her name, his or her location, and what day it is.
  B) respond only to a stimulus such as the EMT rubbing his sternum with his knuckles.
  C) respond to speaking or shouting by opening the eyes.
  D) talk spontaneously and respond to the EMT's questions.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the secondary assessment?
 
  A) To discover and care for the patient's specific injuries or medical problems
  B) To determine the priority of patient transport
  C) To evaluate the effectiveness of any interventions
  D) To identify immediate life threats


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vboyd24

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


ARLKQ

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
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