A 9-year-old girl was struck by a car while she was crossing the street and is displaying signs of shock. During your assessment, you note a large contusion over the left upper quadrant of her abdomen. Which of the following organs has most likely been injured?
A. Liver
B. Kidney
C. Spleen
D. Pancreas
Answer: C. Spleen
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
A patient with septicemia, if NOT quickly and effectively treated, can die from ________
A) multisystem failure B) cardiac system failure C) urinary system failure D) respiratory system failure
An overweight female, with a waist circumference greater than ________ inches, is considered to be at a high disease risk.
A. 30 B. 25 C. 35 D. 40
911 was dialed by a frantic mother for her three-year-old daughter who stuck a small, dried bean into her ear. Assessment shows the bean to be lodged firmly in the ear canal. When treating this patient, the AEMT would:
A) reassure the mother and transport the patient. B) make one attempt to remove the bean with tweezers. C) have the patient follow up with her family physician. D) gently flush the ear canal with sterile water until the bean is dislodged.