You are treating an unresponsive patient who has dry, warm s…

You are treating an unresponsive patient who has dry, warm skin, rapid and shallow respirations, a rapid, weak pulse, a blood glucose level of 400, and a blood pressure of 70/40. Which of the following BEST explains the pathophysiological cause for these signs?

You are called to a grocery store for a patient having a sei…

You are called to a grocery store for a patient having a seizure. The patient is wearing a medic alert tag indicating diabetes. The patient is unresponsive, has cool and clammy skin, and has a blood sugar of 16. The patient has another seizure as you approach. First responders have protected the patient from further injury and provided supplemental oxygen. Which of the following should you do FIRST for the above patient?

You are the first on the scene to evaluate an elderly diabet…

You are the first on the scene to evaluate an elderly diabetic patient in a private residence. The family states the patient has not felt well for a few days and this morning they could not arouse the patient. You find the mouth is dry and skin is warm with poor turgor. The patient is mumbling sounds but does not respond to questions. There is a strange sweet odor about the patient. Based on this limited amount of information, you would suspect: 

At a college soccer tournament, you are escorted to a medica…

At a college soccer tournament, you are escorted to a medical trainer who states a player collapsed. Initial assessment reveals a patient experiencing lethargy, nausea, guarding of the abdomen, and left shoulder discomfort.Select the MOST likely field impression