When an organ pushes through a wall that contains it, a(n) ________ develops.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hernia
A hernia develops when an organ pushes through a wall that contains it.
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A 40-year-old homeless male is found lying in the street. On physical examination, you notice that the patient has a stab wound to the mid-chest. He is unresponsive and his skin is cool to the touch. His respirations are snoring at 40 per minute and his pulse is 120. Which of the following would the EMT perform first?
A) Apply a sterile dressing to the wound. B) Start positive pressure ventilations. C) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver. D) Listen to breath sounds.
Which of the following provided federal funding for EMS system development?
A) Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973 B) Highway Safety Act of 1970 C) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act D) National Research Council Act