10 free PANRE practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.
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Neurologic System
A 20-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after he collapsed while standing for 40 minutes at a crowded outdoor ceremony on a hot day. Witnesses say he became pale and sweaty, then slumped to the ground and was unresponsive for about 30 seconds, during which his arms jerked several times. He has no prior episodes and takes no medications. Temperature is 36.9°C (98.4°F), heart rate is 72/min, respirations are 14/min, blood pressure is 118/74 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. ECG shows normal sinus rhythm with normal intervals. Neurologic examination is normal. Which of the following is the most specific finding that would favor a seizure rather than syncope?