You Are Transporting a Male Patient Who Was Stabbed in the Left

question 52

Multiple Choice

You are transporting a male patient who was stabbed in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. On scene the patient was alert and oriented with a patent airway and adequate respirations. There was minimal hemorrhage from the stab wound, which was covered with a sterile dressing. Oxygen was applied and transport was initiated. During the reassessment, which one of the following assessment findings should the EMT consider of most concern?

• A) Statement that the pain at the injury is increasing
• B) Observation that blood is beginning to ooze from the injury
• C) Increased redness and edema to area surrounding stab wound
• D) Increase in heart rate and unexplained restlessness

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