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You have been dispatched for a patient with abdominal pain. On scene you find the patient lying supine complaining of severe pain to his lower abdomen. He is pale and has a look of distress on his face. Which of the following actions would the EMT do first?
 
  A) Inspect the abdomen.
  B) Obtain a blood pressure.
  C) Palpate the abdomen.
  D) Check the pulse.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE of the patient with a suspected penetrating injury to or rupture of the diaphragm?
 
  A) This is the only abdominal injury for which removal of an impaled object is recommended.
  B) This is one of the primary indications for the use of PASG.
  C) Pneumothorax may occur even if the thoracic cage is intact.
  D) Breathing is not impaired unless abdominal organs migrate into the thoracic cavity.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C




jc611

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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