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evelyn o bentley

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Which one of the following patients would the EMT recognize as suffering from an evisceration injury?
 
  A) Female with a large flap of skin that has been torn loose from her scalp
  B) Male patient with a knife impaled in this right upper abdomen
  C) Male patient with a loop of intestine protruding from an open surgical wound
  D) Female shot in the chest with bubbling coming from the wound as the patient breathes

Question 2

To lift and carry the patient, you and your partner want to use appropriate body mechanics and lifting techniques to prevent any injury to yourselves. All of the following are appropriate techniques for safe moving and lifting EXCEPT:
 
  A) using your legs, not your back to do the lifting.
  B) carrying the weight away from your body.
  C) never twisting or making moves other than the lift.
  D) positioning your feet shoulder width apart.


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jliusyl

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


evelyn o bentley

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you :)


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