Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. During presyncope, there is a decrease in blood pressure and an increase in pulse rate.
2. A good treatment for syncope is to have the patient place the head between the knees.
3. Since the patient is unconscious, it is not important for the dental team to remain calm while treating syncope.
4. If presyncope is recognized and treated properly, most instances of syncope can be prevented.
5. The patient may leave the office immediately after recovering from syncope.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False

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