Author Question: You have arrived on the scene of a 64-year-old diabetic patient. He is supine in bed and exhibits ... (Read 64 times)

charchew · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You have arrived on the scene of a 64-year-old diabetic patient. He is supine in bed and exhibits snoring respirations. Family members state that they just tested his blood sugar and it is 25 mg/dL. Which one of the following should be your immediate action?

A) Prepare and administer oral glucose.
B) Have family recheck the blood sugar.
C) Determine what the patient has eaten.
D) Perform the head-tilt, chin-lift.

Question 2

The purpose of the Statewide Technical Assistance Program Assessment Standards' is to:

A) set standards to evaluate statewide EMS systems.
B) provide standards for medical direction physicians.
C) provide guidance for development of EMS testing standards.
D) provide funding for trauma system development.