CH.18 - CH. 28 EMT TEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS

CH.18 - CH. 28 EMT TEST (ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS

AND CORRECT ANSWERS

With the exception of the ________, most abdominal organs are not able to sense tearing sensations.aorta

We have an expert-written solution to this problem!Pain that originates in an organ, such as the intestines, is called ________ pain.visceral

Which of the following is a concern when caring for the patient with abdominal pain?Shock, Airway management, Patient comfort

Organs of the right upper quadrant include:

most of the liver, gallbladder, and part of the large intestine.

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Pain felt in the epigastric region of the abdomen is of concern because of the possibility of which of the following?Myocardial infarction

We have an expert-written solution to this problem!The patient complaining of parietal abdominal pain who would

concern you the most is the one who:

is lying on the floor very still and quiet with his knees drawn up to his chest.

Which patient is experiencing visceral pain?45-year-old female complaining of abdominal pain "all over"

Pain that the patient feels in a body part or area of the body that

has nothing to do with a diseased organ is termed:

referred pain.

You are called to a 25-year-old male complaining of right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain. His other symptoms are nausea and 2 / 4

vomiting, fever, and decreasing pain in the umbilicus area. As an

EMT, you feel this patient might have:

appendicitis.

Which abdominal quadrant contains the appendix?Right lower

In what position should the patient complaining of severe abdominal pain be placed if there are no signs or symptoms of shock?One of comfort

When the gallbladder is diseased, the pain is not only felt in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) but also in the right shoulder. This is

known as:

referred pain.

Which of the following questions may help the EMT assess a patient with abdominal pain? 3 / 4

Do you have any medical problems, such as diabetes or heart problems?, What medications are you taking?, Do you have any allergies to foods or medicines?

Which of the following is not true concerning abdominal pain in geriatric patients?

The causes of abdominal pain in geriatric patients are rarely serious.

Which of the following questions is inappropriate when taking the history of a female patient with abdominal pain?What is your sexual orientation?

Which of the following organs is located in the retroperitoneal space?Kidneys

Which of the following structures is (are) not located in the abdominal cavity?

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