When performing a physical exam, the Advanced EMT (AEMT) is palpating the patient's abdomen, gently ...

When performing a physical exam, the Advanced EMT (AEMT) is palpating the patient's abdomen, gently hooking her fingers around the inferior border of the right costal margin while asking the patient to inhale. What is the AEMT trying to assess?
 
  A) Possible stroke
  B) Possible liver or gallbladder problems
  C) Possible blood clot
  D) Possible dehydration

Question 2

Which of the following diving conditions is also commonly called rapture of the deep?
 
  A) Arterial gas embolism
  B) Nitrogen narcosis
  C) Decompression sickness
  D) Barotrauma

Question 3

When performing an assessment, the Advanced EMT may listen to breath soundsand in some cases, heart sounds. This technique used in a physical exam is called:
 
  A) inspection.
  B) palpation.
  C) auscultation.
  D) evaluation.