The three components assessed by the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale are:
A) facial droop, pupil reaction, and memory.
B) facial droop, arm drift, and ability to speak.
C) pupil reaction, grip strength, and ability to swallow.
D) facial droop, arm drift, and blood pressure.
B
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A) The central portion of the burn is a full-thickness burn and the surrounding portion is a partial-thickness burn B) The pain is originating from the more severely burned center of the injury C) The blister formation indicates that portion of the burn can be classified as full thickness D) The outer skin surrounding the burn can be medically described as eschar
Why does enrollment in Medicaid typically increase during times of economic downturn?
A. People who lose their jobs often lose their employer-sponsored health insurance. B. People run out of unemployment insurance and turn to Medicaid. C. People are unwilling to pay the higher premiums of private insurance when the economy is uncertain. D. People postpone elective, noncritical medical care.