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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Special Patient Populations

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When dealing with a patient with special challenges, what is the best way to determine if your finding is acute or chronic?
  1. Ask the patient and/or caregiver if your finding is something new or a chronic condition
  2. Ask to see the patient’s medical records so you can determine what is an acute versus chronic finding
  3. It is important not to ask the patient directly as it could offend them
  4. Do not attempt to determine what is acute or chronic, as it should be left for the hospital staff
Explanation
Answer: A - When assisting a patient who may have baseline conditions that are responsible for a finding, it is most appropriate for the EMR to ask either the patient and/or a caregiver if what is being seen is acute or chronic. It is important to ascertain the patient’s baseline status as soon as possible so that the EMR is treating the patient’s correct chief complaint.
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