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Anajune7

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A patient sustained a crush injury after being struck with a baseball bat in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. Assessment shows bruising to that area with instability noted to the rib cage. The EMT's highest concern regarding this injury should be:
 
  A) fractured ribs.
  B) abdominal contusion.
  C) injury to the spleen.
  D) abdominal evisceration.

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Which of the following is NOT a common pathophysiological cause of behavioral emergencies?
 
  A) Underlying psychiatric illness
  B) Psychosocial stressors
  C) The environment
  D) Use of recreational drugs and alcohol
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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
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