A patient has referred pain to her left shoulder. Which one of the following should the AEMT suspect?
A) Damage to the gall bladder
B) Rupture of the small intestine
C) Hemorrhage from the spleen
D) Trauma to the right kidney
Answer: C
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a. motor unit. b. muscle fiber. c. sliding filament. d. muscle fascicle.
_______________ metabolism is the first stage of metabolism and does not require oxygen
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Why should the EMT provide the physician or nurse with an oral report when transferring care to the hospital emergency department (ED)?
A) To summarize patient assessment and treatment information B) To provide an opportunity for the ED staff to critique the care provided C) To inform them of whether they need to see the patient immediately D) To provide input on additional medical care to be given in the ED
Once the patient is extricated from the vehicle, your focus at the scene should be on:
A) determining surrounding hazards. B) ordering transport. C) continuing care and patient packaging for transport. D) determining measures of care.