A 14-year-old patient is complaining of lethargy and weakness for the last 2 weeks. The patient reports an intermittent low-grade fever and sore throat. On exam the patient has swollen lymph nodes in their neck and mild left upper quadrant tenderness. The paramedic should suspect:
An elderly patient takes medication to control heart rate, l…
An elderly patient takes medication to control heart rate, lower BP, and increase urinary output. The paramedic should suspect the patient has a history of:
The paramedic is intubating a 6-year-old patient. Which of t…
The paramedic is intubating a 6-year-old patient. Which of the following would be the most appropriate size endotracheal tube?
A 14-year-old patient is complaining of lethargy and weaknes…
A 14-year-old patient is complaining of lethargy and weakness for the last 2 weeks. The patient reports an intermittent low-grade fever and sore throat. On exam the patient has swollen lymph nodes in their neck and mild left upper quadrant tenderness. The paramedic should suspect:
A 5-year-old patient has a possible spinal injury. Which of…
A 5-year-old patient has a possible spinal injury. Which of the following is a special consideration regarding this patient?
An ECG obtained from a patient who had a syncopal episode sh…
An ECG obtained from a patient who had a syncopal episode shows a narrow QRS, ST segment elevation in Leads V1 and V2, and a heart rate of 50. The paramedic suspects:
A patient is complaining of a headache, nausea, and vomiting…
A patient is complaining of a headache, nausea, and vomiting. On assessment, the patient’s blood pressure is 220/140. The paramedic should: (Select two correct answers)
A patient is complaining of a headache, nausea, and vomiting…
A patient is complaining of a headache, nausea, and vomiting. On assessment, the patient’s blood pressure is 220/140. The paramedic should: (Select two correct answers)
A paramedic is assessing a patient complaining of chest pain…
A paramedic is assessing a patient complaining of chest pain. The patient states the pain began approximately 30 minutes prior to arrival and is unchanged after rest and nitro administration. The pain is non-radiating, sharp, and rated 7/10. The patient denies any dyspnea or abdominal pain. Which of these findings is most suggestive of a cardiac event?
A 2-month-old weighing 4kg has the following ECG. Which of t…
A 2-month-old weighing 4kg has the following ECG. Which of the following is the correct management for this rhythm?