The EMT Understands the Primary Reason to Obtain a Medical

question 1

Multiple Choice

The EMT understands the primary reason to obtain a medical history using the SAMPLE mnemonic when he states:

• A) "The SAMPLE mnemonic helps EMTs to diagnose a patient's medical problem."
• B) "It is important to use the SAMPLE mnemonic because the emergency department will need the information."
• C) "After performing the primary assessment, the SAMPLE mnemonic helps guide the EMT in further assessment and care."
• D) "The SAMPLE mnemonic is important because it will give the EMT the patient's exact chief complaint."

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Definitions:

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Facial Expressiveness

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

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Storing Energy

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