You are caring for a 19 year old woman who states that she is 32 weeks pregnant. She is experiencing cramping abdominal pain every six to seven minutes and reports brief period of fluid discharge from her vagina approximately 15 minutes ago. You should suspect:
A) provide routine BLS care and transport.
B) begin a fluid bolus and transport code 3.
C) administer ondansetron and reassess vital signs.
D) apply oxygen and perform a physical exam.
Answer: B) begin a fluid bolus and transport code 3.
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You have been dispatched for a patient with abdominal pain. On scene you find the patient lying supine complaining of severe pain to his lower abdomen. He is pale and has a look of distress on his face. Which of the following actions would the EMT do first?
A) Inspect the abdomen. B) Obtain a blood pressure. C) Palpate the abdomen. D) Check the pulse.
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