Your patient is a 68-year-old female complaining of diffuse abdominal pain. She has a history of intestinal hernias and adhesions from previous abdominal surgery. Your suspicion should be highest for:
A) appendicitis.
B) diverticulitis.
C) bowel obstruction.
D) ulcerative colitis.
C
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Which of the following is NOT a required element needed to prove negligence?
A) The paramedic committed a breach of duty. B) The patient's condition was life threatening. C) The paramedic or EMS system had a duty to act. D) An act of omission was the cause of the patient's injury.
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Which of the following factors has minimal or no impact on the effectiveness of the patient's cough?
a. Lung recoil b. Airways resistance c. Lung volume d. Pulmonary vascular resistance
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