Question:

Answer: 1) Pulsating mass in the abdomen

Question:

Answer: 2) “It dilates the blood vessels, which decreases the workload of the heart.”

Question:

Answer: 4) The flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscle of the left ventricle will be decreased.

Question:

Answer: 1) Both atria contract together just before both ventricles contract.

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Answer:

Question: A patient informs you that he has a history of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. To best assess the status of this condition, you should:

1) palpate the abdomen.

2) examine the abdomen for bruising.

3) auscultate the lower abdominal quadrants.

4) palpate the flanks and back.

Answer: 1) palpate the abdomen.

Question:

Answer: 2) Check his radial pulse.

Question: Regarding arteries, the EMT should recognize that all arteries:

1) are located in the torso of the body.

2) carry oxygen-rich blood.

3) carry blood away from the heart.

4) have lower pressure than veins.

Answer: 3) carry blood away from the heart.

Question:

Answer: 2) “An EKG represents the electrical activity of the heart.”

Question:

Answer: 2) check the patient’s vital signs.