Which of the following is the main focus of your assessment and history taking of the patient with abdominal pain?
A) Determining the possible need for immediate surgery
B) Determining if the patient meets criteria to refuse treatment and transport
C) Determining the cause of the pain
D) Determining the presence of shock
Answer: D
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Which is NOT one of the four factors that demonstrate why firefighters' work experiences cannot be so simply explained?
A) Differences in individual response B) Nature of the event C) Interconnected nature of factors D) Pre-incident intervention
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A) Slow the heart rate B) Reduce the blood pressure C) Administer intravenous fluids D) Provide supplemental oxygen
In a patient with conjunctivitis, the EMT would expect to observe a/an:
A) Inflamed and irritated cornea B) Infected lens C) Reddened membrane over the sclera D) Nonresponsive pupil