Endocrine
You should suspect this condition when a diabetic pt is found unresponsive, pale, cool and clammy.
Hypoglycemia
Vomit that contains these "particles" is a classic sign of an upper GI bleed.
Coffee Grounds
This is the standard dose range of Epinephrine.
0.3mg-0.5mg
EMS must stage and wait for Law Enforcement to clear the scene when encountering this specific type of patient.
Suicidal pt with a gun
This is the name of the stroke assessment scale widely used across America.
Cincinnati Stroke Scale
For a pt to safely receive oral glucose, they must meet these two criteria.
Alert and able to swallow
This condition should be suspected in a patient with a history of alcohol use who is coughing up bright red blood.
Esophageal varices
When assisting with and Epi-pen, you should instruct the patient to stick themselves in this specific location.
Anterior or Lateral Thigh
This is the most effective method to calm a pt during a behavioral emergency.
Taking you time and listening to them
If a pt is alert and oriented immediately after going unresponsive, they likely had syncope rather than a seizure because there was no _______.
Postictal Stage
A diabetic with high glucose, hot/dry skin, and fruity-smelling breath is likely this specific type of diabetic.
Type 1
Pancreatitis
A patient with hives, itchy skin, and BP of 86/40 after eating wasabi is suffering from this.
Anaphylaxis
A person can be transported against their will if they are deemed a rist to these two groups.
Themselves or others
A PT with facial drooping, left-sided weakness, and an inability to follow commands should be treated for this.
CVA (Stroke)
This is the primary contraindication for administering oral glucose.
Unconsciousness
The presence of a pulsating mass above the umbilicus and unequal femoral pulses indicates this life-threatening emergency.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
EMS providers wear gloves when administering Nitroglycerin primarily to avoid this.
Absorbing the medication through their own skin.
Pounding fists and uncontrollable sobbing after the death of a spouse is considered this.
Common/normal way people respond to death
Blood Pressure
Immediately after administering and Epi-pen, you should perform this action for at least 10 seconds.
Rubbing the area
Screaming in pain upon the release of pressure over the umbilical area is a sign of this.
Appendicitis
This communicable disease should be suspected in a patient with a persistant cough, night sweats, and a history of being in jail.
Tuberculosis (TB)
After a stressful pediatric call, providers should recognize that having challenges coping is this.
Normal
An unconscious 19-year-old found by their parents can be treated under this type of consent.
Implied