Author Question: You respond to the scene of a 50-year-old male complaining of severe abdominal pain. He has a ... (Read 131 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

You respond to the scene of a 50-year-old male complaining of severe abdominal pain. He has a history of alcohol and drug abuse. His vital signs are stable and he presents with epigastric pain that radiates to the back. He has guarding and point tenderness in the upper quadrants. You suspect:

A) myocardial infarction. B) pancreatitis.
C) cholecystitis. D) gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Question 2

You are treating a patient with active tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following will afford you the best protection from the disease?

A) Surgical mask with a face shield
B) Purified protein derivative injection
C) Gloves, gown, and goggles
D) High-efficiency particulate aspirator mask