When a Patient Smiles, the Left Side of the Face

question 51

Multiple Choice

When a patient smiles, the left side of the face shows significantly less movement than the right side of the face. The EMT would describe this as:

• A) left-side facial droop.
• B) right-side facial droop.
• C) left-side facial paralysis.
• D) right-side facial drift.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

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Net Fixed Assets

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