Which of these patients would the EMT recognize as suffering from an evisceration injury?
A) A female with a large flap of skin that has been torn loose from her scalp
B) A male patient with a knife impaled in his right upper abdomen
C) A male patient with a loop of intestine protruding from an open surgical wound
D) A female shot in the chest with "bubbling" coming from the wound as the patient breathes
C) A male patient with a loop of intestine protruding from an open surgical wound
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One of the best methods of encouraging patient compliance is through ________
a. policies b. contracts c. laws d. education
A 31-year-old unrestrained pregnant female was involved in a motor vehicle collision in which she struck the steering wheel. She now complains of chest and abdominal pain. She is conscious, alert, and oriented with no deficits noted to the airway, breathing, or circulation. When asking her questions regarding her status, which questions should you ask first?
A) "Have there been any problems with previous pregnancies?" B) "Are you receiving prenatal care from an obstetrician?" C) "Do you feel as though you are having contractions?" D) "Is there a reason why you were not wearing a seat belt?"
Cystostomy malfunction:
a. N99.518. b. N99.528. c. N99.512. d. N99.522.
Soft tissues include
A) Alveolar bone B) Salivary glands C) Teeth D) All of the above