A patient has been shot in the abdomen. Assessment reveals that the bullet entered the body in the right upper quadrant and exited the lower right back. Given this finding, the AEMT should assume which of the following organs may have been injured?
A) Stomach, gall bladder
B) Liver, gall bladder, left kidney
C) Liver, gall bladder, right kidney, small intestine
D) Liver, gall bladder, right kidney, small intestine, spleen
Question 2An unrestrained female patient who was involved in a minor motorvehicle collision refuses EMS care or transport. She is seven months pregnant and is alert and oriented. When asked, she denies any complaint. Your BEST action would be to:
A) make contact with her obstetrician.
B) have the police witness her signing the refusal.
C) have her follow up with her obstetrician.
D) contact medical direction for instructions.
Question 3During delivery, you note bulging of the perineal area when the mother bears down to expel the fetus from the birth canal. You should:
A) tear the perineum with a gloved finger to prevent further trauma.
B) apply gentle pressure to the head of the fetus to prevent explosive delivery.
C) use water-based lubricant to facilitate delivery.
D) attempt to spread the labial folds further to assist delivery.
Question 4It is the employer's responsibility to:
A) provide continuing education opportunities.
B) pay for employee's certifications or license renewals.
C) provide a training officer or a mentor for new employees.
D) give employees time off to take refresher courses.
Question 5Which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias can lead to the formation of blood clots which increases the risk for stroke?
A) Asystole
B) Sinus arrhythmia
C) Ventricular tachycardia
D) Atrial fibrillation
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