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Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip. - A. Vital signs a...

First steps for SOB correct answer: 1. Vitals 2. O2 via NC or NRB, BVM if not breathing adequately on their own 3. IV access 4. Cardiac and pulse Ox monitoring 5. EKG 6. CXR 7. US 8. Ddimer 9. BNP 10. trops When do you use Non-Invasive PPV? correct answer: -moderate to severe dyspnea -accessory muscle use -paradoxical abdominal movement -fatigue -RR > 25 bpm -pH < 7.35 -pCO2 > 45 When do you not use NIPPV? correct answer: -respiratory arrest -hemodynamic instabi...

SAEM Practice 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign...

SAEM – Cardiovascular Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 23-year-old male presents after a syncopal episode. EKG findings include normal sinus rhythm, a short PR interval (less than 0.12 seconds), QRS duration of 0.11 seconds, and the presence of a "delta wave" (a slurred upstroke to the QRS complex). What condition most likely caused the syncopal episode? A. Vasovagal reaction B. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome C. Brugada syndrome D. Dextrocardia - Correct Answer ️️ -B Of t...

ED SAEM test 100% Solved 2024 1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - Correct Answer ️️ -1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings - Correct Answer ️️ -1. Temp < 36 or >38 2...

SAEM Trauma Questions and Answers 100% Pass An 18 year old hockey player is hit in the mouth with a puck, fracturing a maxillary canine tooth. He brings the severed piece of tooth with him. On physical exam, the tooth is fractured halfway between the tip and the gumline. The root of the tooth is still firmly intact. The exposed fracture site has a yellowish tinge without blood. Of the following choices, which is the most appropriate management for this patient? A. Application of calcium hy...

SAEM Questions with 100% Correct Answers A false positive guaiac may be caused by the presence of ___ - Correct Answer ️️ - Methylene blue GI pathogens that cause bloody diarrhea (4) - Correct Answer ️️ -Campylobacter E Coli O157 Yersinia Salmonella Clostridium perfringens - Correct Answer ️️ -Gas gangrene Late onset non-bloody diarrhea (from spores in dirt) Yersinia enterocolitica - Correct Answer ️️ -Usually transmitted from pet feces (e.g., puppies), contaminated mil...

SAEM GI Bleed/Abdominal Pain Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct You are treating an 80 year old male in whom you suspect a lower GI bleed. Which of these following statements is TRUE regarding the guaiac test? Answers: 1.A false negative may be caused by the presence of chlorophyll 2.A false negative may be caused by the presence of bromide preparations 3.A false positive may be caused by the presence of methylene blue 4.A false positive may be caused by ingestion of magnesium-conta...

SAEM Psychiatric Emergencies Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 25 y/o M is brought to the ED by family w/ c/o feeling depressed for the past week. In obtaining a history, which of the following statements regarding this pt would support a dx of major depression? Pt has a h/o Crohn's disease There is no FHx of depression The screening mnemonic in SAD CAGES is negative The pt has no h/o medical illness - Correct Answer ️️ -Pt has h/o Crohn disease SAD CAGES is a screening mnemon...

CRAM SAEM Test 2 100% Correct Solved what is the obturator sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - Correct Answer ️️ - a/w appendicitis obturator sign = pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip#$/images/upload- flashcards/601487/854522_ what is Rovsing's sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - Correct Answer ️️ -a/w appendicitis Rovsing's sign= pain in the RLQ upon palpation of the LLQ#$/images/upload- flashcards/601487/854525_ Early in the course of acut...

SAEM EXAM 2024| ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The p...

"Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip." - "A. Vital...