In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient:

A. almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem.
B. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and the patient's symptoms.
C. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems.
D. is not as complex for the AEMT, because most patients typically present with classic symptoms.


Answer: B. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and the patient's symptoms.

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