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cnetterville

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The EMT is properly assessing for sensory function in the hands when he tells or asks the patient to:
 
  A) Squeeze my fingers with both hands.
  B) Can you tell me what finger I am touching?
  C) Do you feel me touching your right hand?
  D) Can you wiggle your fingers?

Question 2

While palpating the radial pulses of a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash, you notice a difference in the strength of the pulses bilaterally. This is a finding that you suspect may be associated with:
 
  A) flail chest. B) aortic dissection.
  C) tension pneumothorax. D) commotio cordis.


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Tonny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


cnetterville

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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