A patient who suffered an apparent syncopal episode refuses transport to the hospital. Prior to the patient signing a refusal, you should make which one of the following statements?
A) "Syncope indicates a serious underlying condition, so please follow up with a doctor."
B) "The most common cause of syncope is diabetes, so follow up with your doctor."
C) "People who experience a syncopal episode are not allowed to drive unless they go on medication."
D) "Syncope is not dangerous and affects almost everyone, but it is still important to follow up with your doctor."
A
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a. cystitis. b. dysmenorrhea. c. an ovarian cyst. d. pelvic inflammatory disease.
A fisherman fell through the ice and was submerged in a lake for approximately 4 minutes before being pulled out by friends. You find the man to be unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. What should you do immediately?
A) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation B) Apply the automated external defibrillator C) Provide spine motion restriction precautions D) Determine the patient's core temperature
Pulse oximeters can be used to assess which of the following?
A) blood pressure B) PO2 C) hemoglobin level D) alveolar ventilation
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