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You are assessing an assault victim and note a contusion over the abdomen. Which of the following should you remember while caring for this patient?
 
  A) Unless the contusion is over a critical area, such as the spleen or liver, the likelihood of serious injury is minimal.
  B) A contusion to the abdomen should always increase your index of suspicion for underlying injury.
  C) If there is no rigidity or distension of the abdomen, serious injury is unlikely.
  D) The significance of the trauma is related to the amount of pain the patient experiences on palpation.

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You have been asked to deliver a talk about EMS and its interaction with the geriatric population. Which point would you emphasize in your presentation?
 
  A) Assessment can be difficult since most persons older than 70 have some degree of dementia.
  B) Many of the elderly have a combination of different diseases in various stages.
  C) Geriatrics actually comprise a smaller number of EMS calls and transports than thought.
  D) Dementia and chronic disease are both an inevitable part of the aging process.


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kshipps

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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