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bobypop

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Which of the following assessment findings would increase the EMT's suspicion of a gastrointestinal bleed?
 
  A) Sudden onset of constipation
  B) Watery and foul-smelling diarrhea
  C) Black semiformed stool
  D) Sharp left lower quadrant pain

Question 2

The left side of a patient's heart is in severe failure, causing blood to back up behind it. What sign or symptom are you most likely to observe?
 
  A) Swelling in the feet
  B) Decreased respirations
  C) Bone pain in the legs
  D) Crackles in the lungs


reelove4eva

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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