A newborn has central cyanosis, pulse is 70, there is a weak and irregular cry, and the infant has minimal movement and facial grimace when stimulated. What would be the APGAR for this infant?

Law enforcement insists they approach the patient and force him to go to the hospital. How should the crew handle this situation?

A patient is anxious and restless after being struck in the chest with a baseball bat. The patient is dyspneic, has diminished heart sounds, and is becoming disoriented. There is no improvement with oxygen administration. Management includes:

What is the best reasoning for the crackles on auscultation?

Which of the following medications are commonly given to a patient experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation in the prehospital setting?  Uncommon (Choose 4) Common (Choose 3)

A patient presents with sharp chest pain radiating to the left shoulder. The initial ECG is below. The paramedic should suspect:

A patient has a prescription for albuterol. Identify the mechanism of action and indication for this drug. Mechanism of action (Choose 1) Indication (Choose 1)

Which of the following medications are commonly given to a patient experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation in the prehospital setting?  Uncommon (Choose 4) Common (Choose 3)

What further actions should the paramedic perform next? (Select two correct answers)

What further actions should the paramedic perform next? (Select two correct answers)