A Patient Whose Mental Status Can Be Described as "Verbal

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient whose mental status can be described as "verbal" is able to:

• A) tell you his or her name, his or her location, and what day it is.
• B) respond only to a stimulus such as the EMT rubbing his sternum with his knuckles.
• C) talk spontaneously and respond to the EMT's questions.
• D) respond to speaking or shouting by opening the eyes.

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