A Male Patient Suddenly Found Himself Unable to Talk and with Profound

question 13

Multiple Choice

A male patient suddenly found himself unable to talk and with profound weakness to his right arm and leg. Currently he is responsive to verbal stimuli and has the following vital signs: pulse 88, respirations 14 and adequate, and blood pressure 210/80. When transporting this patient to the hospital, what position should you place him?

• A) Immobilized to a long board
• B) Left lateral recumbent
• C) Prone with head elevated
• D) Supine with feet elevated

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is necessary for the use and understanding of language.

Visual Information

Data and cues received by the eyes and processed by the visual system, contributing to our understanding of the environment.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity.

Coordination of Movement

The harmonious function of different muscles and senses to produce smooth, accurate, and appropriate movements in response to environmental demands.