A patient was struck in the chest with a baseball bat and now has respiratory distress, cyanosis, hemoptysis, and subcutaneous emphysema. The paramedic’s priority for management is:

A 12 lead ECG indicates elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Which of the following is the MOST likely life-threatening problem that may develop?

 A 45 year old patient complains of polyuria and dysuria. Vitals are unremarkable except a temperature of 100.5. They deny abdominal pain or vaginal discharge. You suspect:

The paramedic is attempting to differentiate cystic fibrosis and chronic bronchitis in a patient. Which of the following factors would help distinguish the two processes?  Chronic bronchitis (Choose 3) Cystic fibrosis (Choose 3)

An elderly patient complains of a severe tearing sensation between the shoulders and spine. Assessment reveals unequal blood pressure readings in the arms. Paramedics most important intervention is:

A patient was struck in the chest with a baseball bat and now has respiratory distress, cyanosis, hemoptysis, and subcutaneous emphysema. The paramedic’s priority for management is:

There is a medical emergency at a machine shop. Near the entrance of the building there are two victims who appear to have collapsed. The paramedic should:

A 16 year old has been stabbed in the neck. After controlling the bleeding, paramedics should:

A 86 year old patient is displaying left sided weakness and slurring of speech. They have a history of hypertension and arthritis.  Vitals are BP 96/60, P 86 and irregular, RR 16, and SpO2 95% on room air. You should:

 A 45 year old patient complains of polyuria and dysuria. Vitals are unremarkable except a temperature of 100.5. They deny abdominal pain or vaginal discharge. You suspect: