A region of the skin innervated by one spinal cord segment is called a:

a. Dermatome
b. Myotome

A

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A) Complaint of a worsening headache B) Capillary refill of 3 seconds C) Decreased breath sounds to the left lung D) Pain and bruising to the left thigh

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You are transporting a patient who was bitten on her hand by a spider about 20 minutes ago. On-scene the primary assessment revealed no life threats and vital signs were stable. While conducting your ongoing assessment, which one of the following would be of MOST concern to the AEMT?

A) Hives to the chest and abdomen B) Swelling to the area of the bite C) Complaint of a headache D) Increased pain to the area of the bite

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