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How does cardiac compromise typically present in small children?
The child may appear limp, unresponsive, and pale with mottled skin, indicating poor circulation and oxygenation.
You respond to a bar fight where one man is agitated and threatening to harm another person. What does this indicate?
A behavioral emergency involving danger to others, requiring scene safety and possible law enforcement assistance.
A patient presents with slow breathing and pinpoint pupils. What medication should be given, and how is it delivered?
Narcan (naloxone) should be administered using an intranasal MAD device to reverse opioid effects and improve breathing.
An elderly patient is hard of hearing, and the condition has worsened with age. What is the likely cause?
Difficulty hearing lower-frequency sounds due to age-related changes in the ear,.
An elderly patient was reaching for something and suddenly feels pain, unable to bear weight. What could have caused this?
A fracture due to reduced bone mass (osteoporosis), which makes bones more fragile in the elderly.
What could be the cause of a patient who is vomiting, has excessive tearing, constricted pupils, and diarrhea.
A possible nerve agent exposure, such as from a terrorist attack using nerve gas, which causes severe cholinergic symptoms.
A patient has a gastrointestinal issue, no significant pain, pale skin, but adequate breathing. What does the patient need?
Administer oxygen to improve circulation and support tissue oxygen levels.
At what PSI level should an oxygen tank be changed out in the field?
Most services replace the tank when the pressure reaches 500 PSI or below to ensure an adequate supply during patient care.