After being assaulted by her boyfriend, an 18-year-old female who is 33 weeks pregnant is found unresponsive in her bedroom. She appears to have been beaten in the head and abdomen as evidenced by multiple hematomas and lacerations to these areas. Which assessment finding should concern the EMT most and be addressed first?
A) Rapid heart rate
B) Bright red vaginal bleeding
C) Abdominal contusions
D) Room air SpO2 at 93%
D
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A) Blood pressure of 192/106 mmHg B) Heart rate of 132 beats per minute C) Respirations of 24 to 28 per minute D) Constriction of the right pupil to light
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What will be an ideal response?
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Traveler's checks are listed as ____ on a deposit slip
A) cash B) checks C) electronic transfers D) gift cards
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All of the following are types of joints except:
A. fibrous B. fused C. synovial D. cartilaginous
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