A patient faints in the reception room and falls to the floor. The medical assistant should
A) place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders, keeping the feet and legs flat.
B) place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders.
C) roll the patient onto his or her right side.
D) check for a pulse.
E) keep the patient's head and shoulders flat and raise the legs.

Question

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The medical assistant first should check for a pulse to make sure it is not a cardiac event.

A Patient Faints in the Reception Room and Falls to the Floor