A patient suffering blunt trauma to the abdomen has a lacerated liver. Which one of the following ...

A patient suffering blunt trauma to the abdomen has a lacerated liver. Which one of the following represents the MOST immediate threat to life?
 
  A) Pain
  B) Infection
  C) Peritonitis
  D) Hemorrhage

Question 2

Your 40-year-old male patient was involved in an explosion at a local refinery. During transport, he develops increased respiratory problems. How would you ventilate this patient?
 
  A) With caution due to the mechanism of injury
  B) With demand valve, high-flow oxygen
  C) By hyperventilating with high-flow oxygen
  D) Vigorously with high-flow oxygen

Question 3

The MAP for a patient with a BP of 120/80 is calculated as follows:
 
  A) MAP = 120 + 1/3(12080) = 133 mmHg
  B) MAP = 80 + (12080) = 100 mmHg
  C) MAP = 120 + (12080) = 140 mmHg
  D) MAP = 80 + 1/3(12080) = 93 mmHg

Question 4

A patient has been bitten by what appears to be a black widow spider. The bite to her left hand is dull and achy and she states that the muscles in her shoulders and back are starting to hurt. After ensuring that NO life-threatening conditions are present and administering oxygen, the AEMT should:
 
  A) pour a vinegar solution over the bite.
  B) massage the muscles of the back and shoulders.
  C) apply hot packs to the bite.
  D) keep the hand below the level of the heart.