A 64-year-old male presents with increased dyspnea. He has a barrel chest, is thin, and is pink in color. Clubbing of the fingers is present. Wheezes and rhonchi are present bilaterally in all lobes, and pursed lip breathing is noted. Vital signs are: blood pressure 162/92; pulse 118 beats per minute; respiratory rate 22.The rhonchi auscultated bilaterally indicate

You are transporting a patient who is under the influence of methamphetamine. The patient, who is clearly anxious, has a BP 176/92, a pulse of 146, and respirations of 24. The patient suddenly becomes violent and begins thrashing around, trying to get off the stretcher. You should

You are assessing a patient with acute right lower quadrant pain. You suspect acute appendicitis.A common site of pain from appendicitis located one to two inches above the anterior iliac·crest in a direct line with the umbilicus is known as

A 23-year-old healthy male who has been threatened by another person has a pulse rate of 146 and a respiratory rate of 32. These vital signs indicate that his

A 64-year-old male presents with increased dyspnea. He has a barrel chest, is thin, and is pink in color. Clubbing of the fingers is present. Wheezes and rhonchi are present bilaterally in all lobes, and pursed lip breathing is noted. Vital signs are: blood pressure 162/92; pulse 118 beats per minute; respiratory rate 22.The “pink” color of this patient’s skin is a result of

The presence of pulmonary congestion indicated by abnormal lung sounds such as crackles (rales) in a patient complaining of chest pain may indicate

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In Lead III placement, the positive lead is located on the

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A 22-year-old female has just finished jogging five miles. She is complaining of palpitations. Vitals are BP 112/68, pulse 148, respirations 32. She denies drug use. ECG shows the following rhythm: Treatment should include