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Title: The purpose of the expanded assessment when using the LAPSS is to:
Post by: antionett15 on Mar 18, 2018
The purpose of the expanded assessment when using the LAPSS is to:
 
  A) further assess circulation.
  B) determine the existence of compartment syndrome.
  C) obtain additional information regarding the patient's family history.
  D) determine whether there are other possible causes of the patient's signs and symptoms.

Question 2

A 78-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a car at a convenience store. The patient is conscious but confused and is suffering from multisystem trauma. Which one of the following represents the BEST sequence of care that can be provided?
 
  A) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, and all other care en route to the hospital
  B) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, cervical collar, and all other care en route to the hospital
  C) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, proper patient packaging and all other care en route to the hospital
  D) Primary assessment, immobilization, and all other care en route to the hospital

Question 3

Which of the following can be caused by left-sided heart failure?
 
  A) Ascites
  B) Pedal edema
  C) Crackles
  D) Crepitus


Title: The purpose of the expanded assessment when using the LAPSS is to:
Post by: medjed on Mar 18, 2018
Answer to q. 1

C

Answer to q. 2

C

Answer to q. 3

C