When Assessing a Patient for a Facial Droop, the EMT

question 14

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient for a facial droop, the EMT should:

• A) palpate the face one side at a time.
• B) gently lift and then let go of the skin over the cheeks.
• C) ask the patient to show you his teeth or smile.
• D) observe the patient's ability to turn his head to the right and then to the left.

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