Assessment of a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle collision reveals tenderness over ribs 9-12 on the lateral right side. Based on this injury, the EMT should be alert for which additional concern?
A) Damage to the heart
B) Injury to the liver
C) Pain from possible rib fractures
D) Damage to the false ribs
B) Injury to the liver
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
What is the main function of vitamin B1?
a. To aid in the absorption of iron b. To metabolize protein c. To aid in the manufacture of lipids d. To aid in the metabolism of carbohydrates
Health Professions
Employment contracts may include all of the following except
a. positions and duties. b. evaluation periods. c. pay schedule. d. birth date.
Health Professions