An unresponsive 50 year old male laying on the floor. You determine he is not breathing but has a faint pulse. You should

An unresponsive 80-year-old patient has been ill for 4 days. Diet was normal untilyesterday when the patient became very lethargic. There is a history of diabetes andhypertension. Respirations are 32 and deep, pulse is 120. The skin is warm and dry andthere is a sweet, fruity odor near the patient. Your FIRST impression of this patient is:

A diabetic young adult is involved in a motor vehicle collision where the patient was atfault. After you learn of the diabetic history, your primary concern now is the:

A 32 year old male complains of photophobia and vomiting. The most likely cause of his symptoms is a:

You are called to treat a patient with an initial complaint of double vision, dysphasia,hemiplegia, and aphagia. On the way to the hospital, the symptoms begin resolving.Which of the following is MOST likely occurring in this situation?

You are requested by the police to assist them with an 18-year-old patient who isbarricaded in a hallway. The scene is safe. Neighbors say they saw the patient actingnormal just a few minutes ago. You observe that the patient appears to be hallucinating.What is your FIRST consideration?

Which of the following medical conditions is caused by the formation of a blood clotwithin the vasculature of the brain?

What is the name given for a relatively rapid onset of widespread disorganized thought?

Your EMS team has extricated a 70-year-old patient from the vehicle after it went off theroad at a high rate of speed and hit a tree. The patient has an altered mental status andis unable to provide a medical history. You are concerned that a cardiac problem mayhave precipitated the incident, but you must also rule out:

You are called to assess a conscious patient having a behavioral emergency. Which ofthe following is a correct technique regarding physical assessment of this patient?