The spleen of a patient has ruptured. Because it is a solid organ, an OEC Technician recognizes that the primary threat to life is:
a. blood loss.
b. pain.
c. infection.
d. inflammation.
Question 2
An OEC Technician understands the major function of most organs in the abdomen when she makes which of the following statements?
a. The major function of the organs in the abdominal cavity is digestion.
b. The basic function of the abdominal organs is the storage of fat.
c. The primary role of the organs in the abdominal cavity is the absorption of oxygen.
d. The fundamental role of the organs in the abdomen is the cleansing and filtering of blood.
A subdural hematoma. A meningeal vein is ruptured and blood has accumulated in the subdural space, p
The pancreas. This organ sits just below the stomach and is both an exocrine and an endocrine gland.
Alternative forms of surgeries involving the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. The solid lines i
Patient health history form.
Abdominal thrusts are delivered with a firm thrust into the patient’s abdomen with an upward ...
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 3)