What action do the iliopsoas, sartorius, and rectus femoris perform on the femur?

A 29-year-old woman is 28 weeks pregnant. She complains of nausea, abdominal pain, and right shoulder pain. She states she vomited once, which caused temporary relief; however, the pain returned shortly afterward. She has no pertinent medical history or allergies, has stable vital signs, and states that she ate a cheeseburger about 20 minutes prior to the start of her pain. The most likely cause of this patient's presentation is:

A) food poisoning. B) cholecystitis. C) hyperemesis gravidarum. D) appendicitis.

What best describes the purpose of determining a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score in a patient with a head injury?

A) The GCS score gives information about the type of injury to the brain B) The GCS score allows the EMT to predict the patient's likelihood of recovery C) The GCS score is important in guiding the EMT's treatment of the patient D) The GCS score helps determine whether a patient's mental status is improving or deteriorating