You Have Arrived on the Scene of an Assault in Which

question 87

Multiple Choice

You have arrived on the scene of an assault in which several people have been injured. You are directed to assist another crew with a patient who has been shot once. As you approach, you are told that the patient is breathing erratically and ineffectively. You observe the patient being ventilated with a bag-valve mask while another EMT maintains her airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver. Based on your observation, where might you expect that this patient was shot?

• A) Head
• B) Lower abdomen
• C) Leg
• D) Pelvis

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Definitions:

Bank Discount

What the bank charges to hold a note until maturity (Maturity Value – Proceeds).

Discount Period

The window of time during which a payment can be made at a reduced rate.

Maturity Value

Maturity value is the amount payable to an investor at the end of a debt instrument's holding period or its maturity date, including principal and interest.

Bank Discount

An interest deduction made in advance from a loan amount by the lender, often used in the context of Treasury bills.