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While palpating an injured extremity, you feel and hear a grating sensation. That sensation is called:
 
  A) crepitus.
  B) edema.
  C) ischemia.
  D) deformity.

Question 2

A patient states that he is short of breath, light-headed, and has chest pain that worsens when he takes a deep breath. Assessment reveals an open airway, adequate breathing, and a rapid pulse of 120 beats per minute. His skin is hot to the touch, and he has a blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg. The patient informs you that he was diagnosed with pneumonia three days ago and has not been taking the prescribed antibiotics. Which one of these assessment findings would the EMT best recognize as a sign related to the patient's chief complaint?
 
  A) Chest pain that worsens with inspiration
  B) Recent diagnosis of pneumonia
  C) Complaint of light-headedness
  D) Blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg


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irishcancer18

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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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