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Beheh

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To test for Brudzinski's sign you would:
 
  A) have the patient take a deep breath while you palpate under the right costal margin.
  B) check for periumbilical ecchymosis.
  C) place the patient in a supine position and flex the neck.
  D) stroke the bottom of the foot from heel to toe with a pen.

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A 45-year-old female states that her abdominal pain feels similar to a previous small bowel obstruction. During your assessment, which sign or symptoms would the EMT use to agree with her assessment?
 
  A) Nausea and diarrhea for two days
  B) Upper abdominal pain with deep inspiration
  C) Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
  D) Decreased bowel sounds in the lower quadrants


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ashely1112

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


Beheh

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

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Excellent

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