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rosent76

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You are sent to a diving emergency and have a single victim complaining of acute dyspnea, altered mental status, dizziness, and chest pain. Upon arrival at the scene, you are told that the diver probably ascended too rapidly. What condition most is likely occurring?
 
  A) Arterial gas embolism
  B) Nitrogen narcosis
  C) Decompression sickness
  D) Barotrauma

Question 2

When performing a physical exam, the Advanced EMT (AEMT) is palpating the patient's abdomen, gently hooking her fingers around the inferior border of the right costal margin while asking the patient to inhale. What is the AEMT trying to assess?
 
  A) Possible stroke
  B) Possible liver or gallbladder problems
  C) Possible blood clot
  D) Possible dehydration


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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