A patient with lower abdominal pelvic pain, vaginal discharge, and elevated temperature has summoned EMS. In getting a medical history from this patient, which of these findings is the most important piece of information to relay to the receiving emergency department?

A) Removal of her gallbladder three months ago
B) Surgical removal of a twisted ovary eight years ago
C) Internal procedure on her uterus yesterday by the gynecologist
D) History of anemia and hypertension


C) Internal procedure on her uterus yesterday by the gynecologist

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Sunny View Hospital is part of a large university hospital with a very active and congested file area. Records are filed and refiled throughout the day. Which filing system should be used to distribute the records equally in the file area?

A) numeric B) serial C) serial unit D) terminal digit

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After you have completed the primary assessment and initiated any required treatment for a 2-year-old child, you should:

A. begin rapid transport to an appropriate medical facility. B. determine if immediate transport is needed.

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All of the following are reasons to use handheld x-ray devices except for one. Which one is the exception?

A) When a wall mounted unit is unavailable B) Use in dental forensics C) Use in mobile clinics D) Radiographer preference

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