You are assessing a patient who had a previous head injury in which a portion of the cerebellum was destroyed. Which one of the following signs and symptoms would the AEMT expect to find in relation to this injury?
A) Inability to move or feel sensations in one side of his body
B) Inability to remember information such as a past medical history
C) Problems with the regulation of heart rate and blood pressure
D) Poor coordination when signing his name to the prehospital care report
Answer: D
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Early morning and late afternoon Every two hours Before each use At the end of the work day
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You are caring for a patient with a possible myocardial infarction. When communicating with medical control, you are able to speak to the physician and send an ECG tracing at the same time. What type of radio system is required to do this?
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