When Assessing and Treating a 15-Year-Old Female for Abdominal Pain

question 33

Multiple Choice

When assessing and treating a 15-year-old female for abdominal pain, the EMT must remember that:

• A) the patient probably will be scared and most likely to answer questions when her mother or father is present.
• B) there is no need to ask about sexual activity since the complaint is abdominal pain.
• C) if the patient has experienced menstruation, the EMT should leave the assessment to the emergency physician at the hospital.
• D) a parent's or guardian's consent should be obtained prior to assessment and treatment.

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Definitions:

Brain Cells

Cells that make up the brain, including neurons which transmit information, and glial cells that provide support and protection.

Reflex Arc

A neural pathway that controls an action reflex, an automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.

Spinal Cord

The major bundle of nerves running down the back, encased in the spine, which transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Resting Potential

The electrical charge across the neuronal membrane when the neuron is not actively transmitting a signal, representing a stable state of readiness for activation.