A 42 year old asthmatic patient complains of chest pain, shortness of breath, and a violent cough that produces brownish sputum. What is the most likely cause?

A 20 year old male complains of sudden onset shortness of breath.  He is breathing at 24 times per minute and his pulse oximetry is 85%. You should

Which patient would benefit the MOST from helicopter transport?

A thin 75 year old male complains of difficulty breathing. He states he has “smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a day for 30 years.” He has bilateral wheezes. The most likely cause is

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?