A resident has paralysis in the arms, legs, and trunk. This is:
a. Hemiplegia
b. Paraplegia
c. Quadriplegia
d. MSDS
C
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A patient began experiencing manifestations of a stroke at 0800 hours. By which time should thrombolytic medications be provided to reverse stroke symptoms?
a. 0900 hours b. 1250 hours c. 1400 hours d. 1660 hours