Which of the following is an indication of severe intracranial​ pressure?

You respond to the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that struck a power pole. While performing your scene​ size-up, you notice a power line on the ground in the area where you would make patient contact. The power line is lying motionless and is not arcing. What should you​ do?

Your patient complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. His pulse is 100 beats per​ minute, respirations are 20 breaths per​ minute, and blood pressure is​ 80/40 mmHg. Which of the following is not​ appropriate?

You are called to care for a patient who complains of​ headache, weakness, and loss of coordination. He appears irritable and has a​ weak, rapid pulse. His skin is​ pale, cool, and diaphoretic. You​ suspect:

A​ 48-year-old man is short of breath and confused. His airway is open and clear with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. His skin is cool and dry. His pulse is 124 beats per minute with a blood pressure of​ 152/88 mmHg. His Sp02 is 89 percent on room air and he has slight wheezing on inspiration. Based on his signs and symptoms what is the greatest threat to this​ patient?

The detection of a pulsating mass upon palpation of a​ patient’s abdomen should make the AEMT suspicious that the patient may be suffering from which of the​ following?

Which of the following disorders does not significantly impact electrolyte​ balance?

A​ 26-year-old woman with a history of diabetes was found unresponsive at home. When you​ arrive, the patient is unresponsive to pain and has snoring respirations at 12 per minute. Her skin is pale and​ cool, and she has a thready radial pulse of 112 beats per minute. Her BGL is 32​ mg/dL. You have tried three times to start an​ IV, but all attempts were unsuccessful. You​ should:

Which one of the following statements about the circulation of blood is​ true?

When dealing with an agitated​ patient, what should your first consideration​ be?