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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Trauma

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When dealing with an elderly patient who has fallen, what is another thing that must be considered?
  1. You must speak loudly as many elderly patients have decreased hearing capacity
  2. Elderly patients tend to get heated after experiencing trauma, so they must be kept cool
  3. The blood pressure normally elevates and the heart rate drops early after a loss of blood
  4. Falls are often caused by a medical condition
Explanation
Answer: D - Elderly patients often fall for a variety of reasons; however, it is often due to an underlying medical condition that should be addressed. A person older in age has less of an ability to compensate for a loss of blood; therefore, the vital signs may change earlier than normal for a younger person.
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