You have been called for an elderly woman who fell and hit her head. The patient is confused and has a laceration on her forehead. When getting the history from family members, which statement would be most indicative of a stroke?
A) "She has a history of progressive dementia."
B) "She has been getting fatigued faster lately."
C) "She suddenly could not remember her name yesterday."
D) "She has been drinking more water than normal."
C
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a. True b. False
____ is demonstrated by adduct of the shoulders, as the shoulders rotate internally with slight flexion while the forearms pronate and wrist and fingers flex.
A. Extensor posturing B. Flexor posturing C. Decerebrate rigidity D. Decorticate rigidity
_________ is the act of breathing air into the lungs.
A. Respiration B. Ventilation C. Expiration D. Inspiration