A female patient tells you that she is 38 weeks pregnant. Where would you expect to palpate the top of the uterus during your exam?
A) At the level of the umbilicus
B) At the level of the iliac crest
C) At the level of the xiphoid process
D) At the level of the twelfth rib
C) At the level of the xiphoid process
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Because of the potential for metastasis (i.e., spreading the cancer), massage should be avoided:
A) Altogether B) Where a tumor has recently been removed C) Around the body's lymph nodes D) On the feet
The AEMT should gain a general impression of the trauma victim based on:
A) level of responsiveness and ABC evaluation. B) bystander reaction. C) MOI and hazard identification. D) dispatch information.
Clinical supplies should be stored using the rules of good housekeeping and _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following does not demonstrate the use of a "blanket rule" for positioning and centering?
A. Applying a 5°-7° caudal angle for the lateral L5-S1 spot on all female patients B. Applying a 3°-5° cephalad angle on a patient with thick thighs and buttocks instead of keeping the CR perpendicular to the IR for an AP knee projection C. For a PA chest projection, placing the IR crosswise for all male patients and lengthwise for all female patients D. Applying a 10° posterior angle for all AP foot projections to open the MTP joints