The son of a 73-year-old woman has called 911. The patient i…

The son of a 73-year-old woman has called 911. The patient is confused and exhibiting out-of-character behavior. The son informs you that she is a diabetic, and takes pills and not injectable insulin. Assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is rapid and weak. Based on this history, you should be suspicious of:

You are caring for a patient who is 36 weeks pregnant. She s…

You are caring for a patient who is 36 weeks pregnant. She states that she has been experiencing vaginal bleeding after intercourse, and denies any associated pain. Vital signs are: heart rate 84, respirations 18, blood pressure 102/72 mmHg, and warm, dry skin. The most likely cause of this patient’s vaginal bleeding is:

16. A 67-year-old male is brought in by EMS after being foun…

16. A 67-year-old male is brought in by EMS after being found unconscious on the first floor of a burning building. On exam, his respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min with scattered wheezes. He has no evidence of any burns, but dark soot is caked around much of his face. Suspecting CO inhalation injury, you expect this man’s oxygen-hemoglobin curve will be: