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 has a complaint of weakness, nausea, and…
An elderly patient has a complaint of weakness, nausea, and mild chest pain. The monitor shows the following rhythm and pulse, respirations are 24, and BP is 80/40. The paramedic should suspect what field impression and what is the best initial treatment? Management: (Choose 1) Impression: (Choose 1)
Identify the structure labeled C: IMT 335 Unit 4 #7, 8, 9…
Identify the structure labeled C: IMT 335 Unit 4 #7, 8, 9 & 10.png
The paramedic has opted to intubate the patient. At what ra…
The paramedic has opted to intubate the patient. At what rate should the patient be ventilated?
An IV was initiated and after 2 minutes of CPR the rhythm di…
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)
A patient complaining of a headache states the pain is mostl…
A patient complaining of a headache states the pain is mostly on the left side, they are nauseated, and have extreme sensitivity to light. It has been going on non-stop for 2 days now. The paramedic should suspect:
A welfare check has been called in on a chronic alcoholic wh…
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:
When performing the lateral projection of the lumbar spine,…
When performing the lateral projection of the lumbar spine, which body plane lies parallel to the IR?
Which structure on the “Scottie dog” is considered the eye o…
Which structure on the “Scottie dog” is considered the eye on the lumbar spine?
Inadequate chest rise is noted while ventilating an 8-month-…
Inadequate chest rise is noted while ventilating an 8-month-old infant. The paramedic should: