You are treating a 16-year-old male patient who fell while practicing a new move on his skateboard. Bystanders relate that the patient was not wearing a helmet. The bystanders also relate that the patient was alert and oriented following the fall; however, while waiting for you to arrive, the patient became unconscious. While performing your physical exam, you note that the patient has a hematoma
to the right temporal area. Your assessment leads you to believe that your patient has an epidural hematoma. You know that an epidural hematoma is caused by what type of bleeding?
A) Venous bleeding
B) Capillary bleeding
C) Arterial bleeding
D) Venous and capillary bleeding
C
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The subcutaneous injection is usually given at a ________-degree angle to the skin surface
a. 30 b. 45 c. 60 d. 90
A young female was involved in an altercation and stabbed in the abdomen with an ice pick. After being stabbed, she quickly removed the ice pick. She states that there was not much bleeding but does say it "stings" quite a bit. Assessment reveals a small puncture wound to the right upper quadrant with some dried blood around the site. Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the
EMT in caring for this patient? A) Keeping the entry site clean and free of infection B) Assessing for internal blood loss or shock C) Assessing for underlying injury to the spleen D) Preventing air from entering the abdominal cavity