This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: While performing the secondary assessment on a patient's abdomen, you note a pulsating mass just ... (Read 90 times)

P68T

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
on: Jul 2, 2018
While performing the secondary assessment on a patient's abdomen, you note a pulsating mass just above the umbilicus. Your next action would be to:
 
  A) increase pressure of palpation to determine pain to deep organs.
  B) check the blood pressure in both arms.
  C) determine the exact size of the pulsating mass.
  D) palpate the remainder of the abdomen gently.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the threat to life associated with traumatic rupture of the esophagus?
 
  A) Entry of gastric contents into the mediastinum
  B) Hypoxia
  C) Decreased cardiac output
  D) Massive hemorrhage
Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Volume 4 ¦ Bledsoe, Porter, Cherry ¦ 5th Edition
Buy Test-Bank


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

parshano

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
Answer Preview
Only 39% of students answer this correctly


P68T

  • Member
  • Posts: 509
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

bigcheese9

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

Health Assessment Health Assessment
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT
In 1879 an army officer founded the Carlisle School in Pennsylvania to “civilize” young Indians. The In 1879 an army officer founded the Carlisle School in Pennsylvania to “civilize” young Indians. The
When checking a coil-on-plug (COP) assembly, check that the primary and secondary wiring looks ... When checking a coil-on-plug (COP) assembly, check that the primary and secondary wiring looks ...
Example of simplified note for a nonmedical setting. Example of simplified note for a nonmedical setting.
Apply vibration clockwise around abdomen with fingertips to points in a circle over the colon. Apply vibration clockwise around abdomen with fingertips to points in a circle over the colon.
Video: Wound Repair Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library