You have been called to the home of a one-week-old infant whose ...

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You have been called to the home of a one-week-old infant whose parents called EMS because the baby had a seizure. On your arrival, the infant is pale, has poor muscle tone, is lethargic, and has a high-pitched cry. The parents state that the infant has not been feeding well for the past 24 hours. Based on these findings, which of the following should be included in your continued assessment and treatment of this patient? 1. Checking the blood sugar 2. Assessing the fontanelles 3. Contacting child protective services 4. Administering 0.3 mg of naloxone, IM 5. Administering an appropriate mL bolus of normal saline IV
 
  A) 3 and 4
  B) 1 and 2
  C) 2 and 3
  D) 1, 2, and 5

Question 2

A pregnant woman is complaining of a severe headache and feeling ill. Her vital signs are: heart rate 92, blood pressure 120/82 mmHg, and respiratory rate of 16. Which of the following questions would be most helpful in identifying a possible pregnancy-related emergency?
 
  A) Do you have a history of migraine headaches?
  B) Have you been experiencing morning sickness or excessive vomiting today?
  C) When was the last time you saw your doctor?
  D) What has been a typical blood pressure for you during this pregnancy?

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D

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Excellent