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NREMT Advanced EMT

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If a patient has unequal pupil dilation, which of the conditions below is most likely to cause it?
  1. Shock
  2. Stroke
  3. Internal bleeding
  4. Cardiac arrest
  5. Heat exposure
Explanation
Answer - B - Unequal pupil dilation can indicate stroke or a head injury. Constricted and nonreactive pupils can be an indicator that a patient has central nervous system damage. If the pupils are dilated and nonreactive, it is more likely the patient is suffering from shock, cardiac arrest, or a head injury.
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