Your patient is a 43-year-old female who is 36 weeks pregnant and ...

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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.

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A