Author Question: You have arrived at a home where the parents found their 13-year-old son in the garage inhaling ... (Read 50 times)

jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

You have arrived at a home where the parents found their 13-year-old son in the garage inhaling propane from the family grill. Your assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented with an open airway. His breathing is labored, and his pulse is rapid for his age. When conducting the secondary assessment, which of the following findings or information would be of the greatest concern to the EMT?

A) Chemical burn to the right hand
B) Abdominal pain and diarrhea
C) Wheezing localized to the left lung
D) Suicide attempt two years ago

Question 2

A patient is very dizzy and altered in mental status. Vital signs are: pulse 84, respiration 16, blood pressure 74/32, and SpO2 93. Medical direction has ordered the paramedic to start and IV infusion of a medication that causes vasoconstriction. You would recognize that the medication is benefiting the patient when you observe:

A) Heart rate 92.
B) Respirations 24.
C) Blood pressure 110/64.
D) SpO2 94.