A welfare check has been called in on a chronic alcoholic who attempted to stop drinking alcohol through the “cold turkey” method, by completely stopping drinking three days ago. When paramedics make contact, the patient is altered and begins to have a seizure while the crew is assessing them. This patient is mostly likely experiencing: 

What additional assessment should the paramedic prioritize? (Select two correct answers)

On assessment of the abdomen, a patient is noted to have ascites. Which of the following would best explain this finding? (Select two correct answers)

An IV was initiated and after 2 minutes of CPR the rhythm did not change. Immediately after defibrillation, the paramedic should: (Select two correct answers)

The paramedic is assessing a previously healthy 18-month-old child who acutely became short of breath. The patient is noted to have labored breathing and inspiratory stridor. The paramedic should suspect:

The best method for continuously verifying ET tube placement during transport of a patient is:

Assessment of an unresponsive elderly patient reveals warm, dry skin. The patient is hypotensive, tachycardic, and has normal respirations. The patient takes Glucophage. The BEST explanation for these findings and treatment is

An elderly patient with diabetes presents with an altered mental status and pale, cool skin. What is the most appropriate reason to give glucose if a CBG cannot be obtained?

The paramedic is evaluating a patient with a severe head injury. On assessment very little chest wall movement is noted, the skin is dry, and circumoral cyanosis is present. These findings are most likely due to:

An ECG shows ST segment depression in Leads I and II. The paramedic should recognize: