Which of the following MOST accurately describes what the patient will experience during the postictal state that follows a seizure?
A. hyperventilation and hypersalivation
B. a rapidly improving level of consciousness
C. confusion and fatigue
D. a gradually decreasing level of consciousness
Ans: C. confusion and fatigue
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A) Restlessness and agitation B) Elevation in blood pressure C) Cyanosis in the fingers D) Complaint of a headache
The ________is able to adjust the body temperature by either increasing or decreasing heat production during the day.
A. hypothalamus B. eupnea C. frenulum linguae D. tympanic membrane
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Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the Good Samaritan law?
a. Removes legal liability from rescuers b. Encourages health care professionals to help within their scope of training c. Allows performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during rescues d. Supplements the emergency medical services