One of the more serious conditions that EMTs are confronted with ...

[rayancarla1]

One of the more serious conditions that EMTs are confronted with would occur as follows:
  A fracture or crush injury causes bleeding and swelling within the extremity. Pressure and swelling caused by the bleeding within the muscle compartment become so great that the body can no longer perfuse the tissues against the pressure. Cellular damage occurs and causes additional swelling. Blood flow to the area is lost. The limb itself may be lost if the pressure is not relieved.
  What is this condition called?
 
  A) Fracture syndrome B) Compartment syndrome
  C) Crushing syndrome D) Perfusing syndrome

Question 2

Which phrase best illustrates the EMT using the summary technique of therapeutic communication?
 
  A) It appears that you have been depressed for several weeks now.
  B) Since you are depressed, we need to transport you to the hospital.
  C) I know how you feel; my brother suffers from depression.
  D) Since you are not in a calm state of mind, we have to transport you to the ED.

[diesoon]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A

[rayancarla1]

Correct answers!

[diesoon]

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