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kfurse

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You arrive on scene of a known diabetic who is noncompliant with taking insulin. Assessment indicates the patient to have an open airway, rapid and deep respirations, and a rapid radial pulse. His skin is warm and flushed. Vital signs are pulse 120, respirations 40, blood pressure 108/86, and SpO2 98. His blood sugar reads high on your glucometer. What instruction to other caregivers indicates proper care of this patient?
 
  A) We need to apply supplemental oxygen at 15 liters through a nonrebreather.
  B) Someone needs to start positive pressure ventilation to stop his hyperventilation.
  C) Do not worry about his breathing rate, it is actually helping him right now.
  D) We need to see if his insulin is here so we can help him administer it to himself.

Question 2

When assessing a geriatric patient for pneumonia, the EMT must remember that:
 
  A) a cough with bloody sputum is typically observed.
  B) hypotension is commonly associated with the infection.
  C) a normal body temperature may be observed.
  D) chest pain and chills are almost always present.



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Ahernandez18

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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kfurse

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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