A patient complaining of shortness of breath and dizziness has called 911. Her history includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When assessing the patient, which of these findings would cause you to immediately prepare the patient for transport?
A) SpO2 of 94% despite supplemental oxygen
B) Wheezing noted in the bases of both lungs
C) Heart rate of 84 beats/min
D) Pulsating mass in the abdomen
D) Pulsating mass in the abdomen
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The EMT knows that the abdomen is located:
A) between the diaphragm and top of the pelvis. B) from the mid-chest to the umbilicus. C) between the nipple line and coccyx of the spine. D) from the bottom of the rib cage to the pelvis.
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The first African American to graduate from dental school was _________
a. Robert Freeman b. Chapin Harris c. Arthur Black d. Lucy Hobbs
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