NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

Altered mental status or an altered level of responsiveness is commonly caused by all of the following except one. Which of the following is least likely to cause altered mental status or an altered level of responsiveness?
  1. Seizure
  2. Diaphoresis
  3. Cardiac compromise
  4. Diabetic emergency
  5. Stroke
Explanation
Answer - B - All of the choices above can cause altered mental status or an altered level of responsiveness except diaphoresis, which is the sudden onset of sweating. However, keep in mind that diaphoresis can be a sign of cardiac compromise. Thus, cardiac compromise might be causing both altered mental status and diaphoresis.
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