A patient suddenly becomes disoriented and begins to slur his words. The cause could be
stroke.
respiratory arrest.
heart attack.
grand mal seizure.
stroke.
Rationale: A stroke can cause immediate disorientation, slurring of speech, and sometimes numbness on one side of the body.
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A. fire suppression B. community organization C. fire prevention D. structural integrity
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A. Tell the patient that you "need to take a history" B. Avoid the use of icebreakers C. Give the patient your opinion about a diagnosis D. Ask leading questions so the patient knows the right answer E. Assist the patient to a private room and close the door
Strands of wire used to attach arch bars to the upper and lower jaw should be prestretched and cut to which length?
a. 5 cm b. 10 cm c. 15 cm d. 20 cm