Chapter 28 Emt

Accumulation of blood in the abdominal cavity will MOST likely cause: A. nausea or vomiting. B. referred pain. C. distention. D. diffuse bruising.

C. distention.

Air bags, in conjunction with properly worn seatbelts, are MOST beneficial when a person is involved in a: A. lateral collision. B. rollover crash. C. head-on crash. D. rear-end collision.

C. head-on crash.

A 66-year-old male presents with dark red rectal bleeding and abdominal pain. He is conscious and alert; however, his skin is cool and clammy and his heart rate is elevated. Further assessment reveals that his blood pressure is 112/60 mm Hg. Which of the following questions would be MOST pertinent to ask him? A. What does your blood pressure normally run? B. Has blood soaked through your undergarments? C. Do you take any over-the-counter medications? D. Have you experienced recent abdominal trauma?

D. Have you experience recent abdominal trauma?

When a hollow organ is punctured during a penetrating injury to the abdomen: A. it will bleed profusely and rapidly cause shock. B. the abdomen will become instantly distended. C. it commonly protrudes through the injury site. D. peritonitis may not develop for several hours.

D. peritonitis may not develop for several hours.