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mpobi80

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Your partner is performing the Markle (heel drop) test on a patient complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following instructions provided to the patient indicates that she is performing the test correctly?
 
  A) Please raise each leg one at a time. I will need to know if you feel any pain, especially in your heels.
  B) I am going to gently press inward on your belly and then quickly release the pressure.
  C) I am going to press on your belly with my hands. Please tell me if you suddenly feel pain in your ankles.
  D) I need you to stand on the tips of your toes, then on my command drop onto your heels.

Question 2

You have been called to a residence of a woman who fell down the stairs. On scene you find the patient on the couch with a large laceration to her forehead. As you begin assessing and treating her, she states that she did not fall down the stairs, but was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend after inviting him into her home. In this situation, what statement would be most appropriate?
 
  A) What is the name of your ex-boyfriend?
  B) Aside from your head, do you hurt anywhere else?
  C) I am not going to bandage your head so we can preserve evidence.
  D) Why did you invite your ex-boyfriend over to your house?


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lkanara2

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


mpobi80

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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