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nevelica

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A young female is complaining of sharp pain to the left lower quadrant of her abdomen. She states that her last period was seven weeks ago. With this information, the EMT should be suspicious of:
 
  A) placenta previa.
  B) appendicitis.
  C) abruptio placentae.
  D) ectopic pregnancy.

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A confused unrestrained male struck the steering wheel with his abdomen. Currently, he is complaining of generalized abdominal pain and rates it a 6/10. Assessment indicates red marks across his lower abdomen caused by the steering wheel. His pulse is 140, respirations 18, blood pressure 108/88, and SpO2 at 94. He looks pale with moist skin. Which of the following is most appropriate when providing oxygen to this patient?
 
  A) 2 liters per minute through a nasal cannula
  B) 8 liters per minute through a simple face mask
  C) 15 liters per minute through nonrebreather
  D) Oxygen can be withheld due to the SpO2 reading



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DHRUVSHAH

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C




nevelica

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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