After being assaulted by her boyfriend, an 18-year-old female who is 33 weeks pregnant is found unresponsive in her bedroom. She appears to have been beaten in the head and abdomen, as evidenced by multiple hematomas and lacerations to these areas. Which assessment finding should concern the EMT most and should be addressed first?

A) Rapid heart rate
B) Bright red vaginal bleeding
C) Abdominal contusions
D) SpO2 of 93% on room air


D) SpO2 of 93% on room air

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Regarding the use of emergency sirens, which of the following is false?

A) EMTs should assume that other drivers cannot hear the siren. B) Dense shrubbery may block the sound of the siren. C) Ambulance operators are not affected by siren noise. D) The sound of the siren may increase the patient's anxiety.

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Which of the following can be stimulated by pulmonary J receptors? 1. Edema 2. Inflammatory processes 3. Pulmonary vascular congestion

a. 1 and 3 only b. 1 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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Word Scramble: Rats

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