Your patient is a 43-year-old female who is 36 weeks pregnant and alert, complaining of abdominal pain. She states that she slipped on a wet floor earlier today, striking her abdomen on a kitchen chair. She did not have any acute onset of pain, but over the next hour developed lower abdominal cramping similar to menstrual pain, as well as a lower back ache. She is G4P3, has a history of CVD, renal disease, and had abdominal surgery for a hernia four months ago. Based on this history, the patient is MOST likely experiencing:
A) preterm labor.
B) uterine rupture.
C) placenta previa.
D) Braxton-Hicks contractions.
Question 2
Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT has a good understanding of dealing with a behavioral emergency patient?
A) It is okay to spend an extended amount of time on scene before transporting patients with behavioral problems.
B) I avoid making eye contact because the patient may perceive that as a threatening gesture and respond with violence.
C) Touch conveys concern for the patient, so I try to touch the patient's shoulder or arm as soon as I arrive at his or her side.
D) If the patient raises his voice to you, you must raise your voice in return. Research has shown that this helps deter violence.
Patient teaching: heart assessment
The female pelvis.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
An ultrasound being performed on a patient.
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