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Which one of the following statements best summarizes the priority assigned to secondary patient assessment?
 
  A) EMRs can usually skip the secondary assessment.
  B) EMRs must always perform a secondary assessment before EMS arrives.
  C) Secondary assessment is important, but it is not performed unless immediate threats to life have been addressed.
  D) The secondary assessment takes priority over scene safety.

Question 2

You are called for a woman with severe abdominal pain. During your assessment and interview, she tells you that she is sexually active and there is a chance she could be pregnant. Her vital signs are pulse 122, respirations 22, blood pressure 96/62, and skin cool and pale. You should immediately suspect:
 
  A) placenta previa. B) internal bleeding. C) ectopic pregnancy. D) appendicitis.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C




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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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