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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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All of the following are true of geriatric patients except one. Which of the following is not true of geriatric patients?
  1. Increased likelihood of falls and broken bones
  2. Faster appearance of symptoms when head injuries occur
  3. Bruising, tearing, and sores on skin more common (and longer to heal)
  4. Increased urination and/or loss of bladder control
  5. More susceptible to infection
Explanation
Answer: B - All of the choices above are common when caring for geriatric patients except that head injuries can actually take longer to show symptoms in geriatric patients. Thus, it is essential to continuously monitor the condition of geriatric patients who may have sustained an injury to the head.
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