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A 42-year-old woman is 38 weeks pregnant and in active labor…
A 42-year-old woman is 38 weeks pregnant and in active labor. While assessing for crowning, you notice that although the top of the baby’s head is visible, a loop of the umbilical cord is protruding from the vagina. You should:
Which of the following is TRUE of your responsibility to rep…
Which of the following is TRUE of your responsibility to report child abuse?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of sepsis?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of sepsis?
Which of the following fluids helps the newborn infant’s lun…
Which of the following fluids helps the newborn infant’s lungs remain open by reducing surface tension of the alveoli?
Your patient is a 14 month-old girl who has been taking an a…
Your patient is a 14 month-old girl who has been taking an antibiotic for three days for an ear infection. Her parents have called EMS because the patient has not been eating or drinking, is irritable, has a fever, and generally appears very sick. Which of the following should you most highly suspect?
Which of the following statements regarding pharmacokinetics…
Which of the following statements regarding pharmacokinetics and the aging process is TRUE?
Which rhythm would epinephrine be contraindicated for in a p…
Which rhythm would epinephrine be contraindicated for in a pediatric patient?
You are caring for a 42-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregn…
You are caring for a 42-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant with twins. She is complaining of a severe headache and blurred vision, and lives in a rural area approximately 30 miles from the nearest ED. Your physical exam reveals significant peripheral edema and the following vital signs: heart rate 98, blood pressure 156/98 mmHg, respirations 18. The patient states she has a history of hypertension, but has not taken her prescribed medications because “they aren’t safe for the babies.” Appropriate treatment for this patient includes:
Your patient is a 13 year-old male drowning victim. He was i…
Your patient is a 13 year-old male drowning victim. He was initially in cardiac arrest with a pulseless, wide-complex bradycardia. He is intubated and being ventilated with supplemental oxygen. After CPR and intubation, the patient is now in ventricular tachycardia with a weak radial pulse. Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for this patient?