JBL EMT Practice Exam

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During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should:

allow him time to think about the question and respond to it
ask him if he frequently experiences severe headaches and nausea
repeat your question because he probably did not hear you
tell him that you cannot help him unless he answers your questions

The correct answer is: allow him time to think about the question and respond to it

It's important to give the patient time to gather their thoughts and respond, especially during a stressful and uncomfortable situation like a severe headache and nausea. Asking the patient if they frequently experience these symptoms may not provide helpful information for the current situation. Repeating the question may be necessary if the patient genuinely did not hear you or if there's a language barrier, but it's important to be patient and understanding. Telling the patient that you cannot help them unless they answer your questions may cause them to shut down and not provide necessary information for proper assessment and treatment.