The disease process related to chronic inflammation of the liver is:
A) cirrhosis.
B) viral hepatitis.
C) pancreatitis.
D) cholecystitis.
Question 2The MOST important assessment technique in evaluating behavioral emergencies is:
A) auscultating lung sounds.
B) conversational skills.
C) defensive tactics.
D) obtaining vital signs.
Question 3A chest injury in which two or more ribs are fractured in two or more places causes the chest wall on the affected side to rise during expiration. This movement is known as:
A) flail segment.
B) reduced intrathoracic pressure.
C) diaphragm rupture.
D) paradoxical movement.
Question 4The AEMT is correctly calculating a patient's breathing rate when he:
A) asks the patient to describe how he feels when he breathes.
B) counts breaths for 15 seconds and multiplies by four.
C) obtains a heart rate and divides it by three.
D) assesses the patient for any sign of breathing difficulty.
Question 5You are caring for a patient whom you suspect has had a stroke. She is having difficulty forming words resulting in slurred speech making it difficult for you to understand her. Which of the following would describe the condition of her speech?
A) Dysarthria
B) Ataxia
C) Dysphagia
D) Hypophasia
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