SAEM Set 1 (7)

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SAEM Set 1 Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023) Assured Score A+ "Which is not part of the Ottawa ankle rules? A. inability to walk 4 steps at the time of the injury B. inability to walk 4 steps in the emergency department C. tenderness over the lateral malleolus D. tenderness over the medial malleolus E. tenderness over the talus" - correct answers "E. tenderness over the talus The correct answer is E. The Ottawa ankle rules are a validated (for adults) set of physical exam findings to determine if an ankle X-ray is needed after an injury. If any of the first 4 answers is present or if there is tenderness over the navicular or base of the 5th metatarsal, an X-ray should be obtained. If the correct answer to all questions is no, then an X-ray is not needed." "Choose the INCORRECT statement regarding thoracentesis from the anterior approach (needle decompression): A. An upright chest X-ray should always be performed following a thoracentesis to confirm the successful relief of a tension pneumothorax and the absence of hemothorax or other complications.
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