Question 71 · LDEK · Neurological and metabolic emergencies
A loss of consciousness is dangerous because:
- A. it makes ABCDE assessment difficult.
- B. it weakens or stops defense reflexes.
- C. it inevitably leads to cardiac arrest.
- D. it may ‘blur’ the communication with the patient.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
Think what protects the airway in a conscious person and what happens to that protection when consciousness is lost.
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