Which of the following techniques are appropriate for examining a patient with an acute abdomen?
Select the two correct options.

• A.Press softly if the abdomen has a pulsating mass
• B.Begin palpation with the most painful quadrant
• C.Palpate the abdomen prior to auscultation
• D.Visualize the abdomen before palpation
• E.Lie the patient supine with legs flexed

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A 69-year-old patient has worsening respiratory symptoms secondary to congestive heart failure. Which of the following actions are proper techniques for auscultating the patient ' s lung sounds? Select the three answer options that are correct.

• A.Listen for a full respiratory cycle.
• B.Auscultate bilateral lung bases first.
• C.Place the stethoscope over bare skin.
• D.Auscultate over both scapulae for posterior sounds.
• E.Have the patient lie supine to assess the anterior sounds.
• F.Firmly press the stethoscope against the lateral chest wall.

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What components are necessary to maintain adequate perfusion? Select the three correct options.

• A.Hypoxic drive
• B.Patent airway
• C.Intact microcirculation
• D.High alveolar pressure
• E.Sufficient blood volume
• F.Low ventilation-perfusion ratio

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A 21-year-old patient has difficulty swallowing. The patient is leaning forward and drooling. The skin is hot to the touch. The vital signs are BP 128/82 mmHg, P 116/min, R 22/min, and SpO# 94% on room air. What should the EMT do for this patient? Select the two correct options.

• A.Transport the patient in the recovery position
• B.Transport the patient in a position of comfort
• C.Administer humidified oxygen
• D.Place the patient on CPAP
• E.Suction the airway

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A 48-year-old patient was shot in their left shoulder. The EMT observes bright red blood pulsating from the wound. Which of the following actions should the EMT perform first?

• A.Place a tourniquet.
• B.Apply direct pressure.
• C.Place a sling and swathe.
• D.Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask.

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