An 85-Year-Old Man Has Fallen Down Five Stairs to the Carpeted

question 29

Multiple Choice

An 85-year-old man has fallen down five stairs to the carpeted floor below. He hit his head and is complaining of a headache. When getting a history from this patient, what question should you ask first?

• A) "What caused you to fall?"
• B) "What medications are you taking?"
• C) "Do you have a history of medical problems?"
• D) "Have you ever been diagnosed with dementia?"

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Definitions:

Consideration

In contract law, something of value promised, given, or received that motivates parties to enter into an agreement.

Time Draft

A written order to pay a specified amount of money at a future date.

Debtor-Creditor Relationship

A financial relationship where one party (the debtor) owes a debt to another party (the creditor).

Drawee

The drawee is the party, usually a bank, required to pay the monetary amount stated on a draft or check upon its presentation.