You are transporting a patient who is having wild changes in his heart rate, an irregular R-R interval, and a history of taking Lanoxin. The patient is now becoming pale, cool, and clammy, with an MAP of 60. You should:
A) not worry, as this is a normal presentation.
B) begin TCP and consider a catecholamine infusion.
C) infuse a calcium channel blocker.
D) start an amiodarone drip.
Question 2
During which essential component of patient assessment does the AEMT look for and manage any immediate threats to the patient's life and establish priorities for treatment and transport?
A) Primary assessment
B) Reassessment
C) Secondary assessment
D) Scene size-up
Color enhanced X-ray showing a pacemaker implanted in the left side of the chest and the electrode w
Teaching patient discharge instructions
Patient health history form.
The physician uses auscultation to listen to a patient’s heart.
Sign and symptoms of a patient with heart failure
Heart