A Patient Has an Altered Mental Status Accompanied by Loss

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient has an altered mental status accompanied by loss of motor function on one side of the body. The EMT must suspect what condition as the cause of this presentation?

• A) Seizure
• B) Hypoglycemia
• C) Stroke
• D) Syncope

Acknowledge the nuances of tone, including the use of positive language and avoiding negative implications.

Comprehend the use and avoidance of technical jargon, clichés, euphemisms, and dysphemisms in professional settings.

Understand and apply principles of inclusive and non-biased communication.

Recognize and utilize specific and clear language in business writing.

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Definitions:

Placebo

A harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Low-Carbohydrate Diets

Dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate intake, typically to promote weight loss or manage certain medical conditions.

Weight Loss

The process of losing body weight, typically by following a regimen of diet, exercise, or a combination of both.