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itsmyluck

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After being assaulted by her boyfriend, an 18-year-old female who is 33 weeks pregnant is found unresponsive in her bedroom. She appears to have been beaten in the head and abdomen as evidenced by multiple hematomas and lacerations to these areas. Which assessment finding should concern the EMT most and be addressed first?
 
  A) Rapid heart rate
  B) Bright red vaginal bleeding
  C) Abdominal contusions
  D) Room air SpO2 at 93

Question 2

You are interviewing a patient you suspect to be suffering from acute coronary syndrome. Which of the following questions is most appropriate?
 
  A) Are you having any pain in your chest?
  B) Are you having any chest discomfort or pain?
  C) Does it hurt when I press on your chest?
  D) Does your chest hurt when you breathe?


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shewald78

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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