A Patient Complaining of a Headache States That He Fell

question 50

Multiple Choice

A patient complaining of a headache states that he fell and struck the back of his head. Which of the following patient statements should be of most concern to the EMT?

• A) "I lost my balance after stumbling on the rug."
• B) "I take the blood thinner for my heart."
• C) "I had a mini-stroke (TIA) five years ago."
• D) "I had my appendix out two weeks ago."

---

Definitions:

Herbert Blumer

An American sociologist who developed symbolic interactionism, emphasizing the role of symbols and language in social interaction.

Anomic Suicide

A concept by Durkheim referring to suicide resulting from weakened social integration and norms, often occurring during periods of social upheaval or drastic change.

Minority Status

A social position that is conferred upon groups by a societal majority, often leading to marginalization or unequal treatment.

Canadian Sociologist

A Canadian sociologist is a social scientist specializing in the study of society, social relationships, and culture in Canada.