Your partner suddenly falls to the floor and becomes very rigid, with occasional relaxation of the muscles. His temperature is normal. He is apneic and incontinent of urine. Which type of seizure activity is being described?
Paramedics are evaluating a young woman with a history of Gr…
Paramedics are evaluating a young woman with a history of Graves’ disease. She is currently experiencing agitation and abdominal pain. Her skin is warm and dry, and her heart rate is 120. What should the paramedic suspect?
Paramedics are managing a 40-year-old in cardiac arrest afte…
Paramedics are managing a 40-year-old in cardiac arrest after having an anaphylactic reaction to shell fish. Which drug must the paramedic administer at an above normal dose?
Paramedics are called to treat a 13-year-old girl with a his…
Paramedics are called to treat a 13-year-old girl with a history of diabetes. Her mother said she began acting strangely and then lapsed into unconsciousness. What should the paramedics immediately administer?
Which of the following are true about an individual with lat…
Which of the following are true about an individual with latent TB? (Select all that apply)
What is the most common cause of urinary retention in men?
What is the most common cause of urinary retention in men?
What is the definition of status epilepticus?
What is the definition of status epilepticus?
A 29-year-old male reports developing symptoms over a 12- to…
A 29-year-old male reports developing symptoms over a 12- to 48-hour period. What condition is that consistent with?
What is an external sign you can assess for to indicate a pa…
What is an external sign you can assess for to indicate a patient may have mumps?
Which signs or symptoms would lead you to suspect rubeola (m…
Which signs or symptoms would lead you to suspect rubeola (measles) instead of rubella (German measles) (Select all that apply)