You are called to a residence for seizure activity. On location the patient's daughter tells you that her diabetic father stated that he suddenly felt dizzy and then he fell to the floor. Within a few seconds, he began asking what had happened and why he was on the floor. Based on this description, the EMT should recognize which one of the following conditions?

A) Generalized seizure
B) Diabetic reaction
C) Aura of a pending seizure
D) Syncopal episode


D

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The ICD-10-CM Table of Neoplasms is indexed according to anatomic site and contains four cellular classifications, organized in columns: malignant, benign, uncertain behavior, and unspecified nature. Which column classifies the metastasis of cancer?

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