When palpating the anterior portion of a patient's abdomen, you note tenderness in the left upper quadrant. As a knowledgeable OEC Technician, you would recognize that which of the following organs may be involved?
a. The kidney
b. The gallbladder
c. The spleen
d. The liver
Answer: c
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a. 0.001 mSv/year b. 0.01 mSv/year c. 0.1 mSv/year d. 1.0 mSv/year
The chronic tightness and fibrous buildup that occurs in a muscle as a result of being held in a shortened position for an extended period of time; total immobilization can eventually lead to the reabsorption of sacromeres
What will be an ideal response?
The process of creating a genetically identical copy of a human is known as:
A) cloning B) transplantation C) eugenics D) cryonics
The MOST negative immediate consequence of providing inappropriate reassurance to your patient in the prehospital setting is:
A) a lawsuit lodged against you by the patient or his or her family. B) the patient's choice not to share as much information with you. C) causing the patient's family members severe emotional distress. D) emotional distress when the physician tells the patient otherwise.