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You have been called to a long-term care facility for a 77-year-old female who was found unresponsive in her wheelchair by staff. The nurse reports that the patient complained of a headache earlier in the day and was given 600 mg of Motrin. Your assessment shows her to be unresponsive with a patent airway, slow and irregular respirations, and a weak radial pulse. Her lips are cyanotic and your partner reports the following vital signs: pulse 44, respirations 6, and blood pressure 228/116 mmHg. Which one of the following should you do next?
 
  A) Start positive pressure ventilation.
  B) Check the patient's blood glucose level.
  C) Attach the pulse oximeter to get an SpO2 reading.
  D) Perform either a Cincinnati or Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen.

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As defined by the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA), which of the following is NOT a component of an EMS system?
 
  A) System of quality improvement
  B) Public information and education
  C) Human resources and training
  D) A public advisory council
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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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