You have responded to a 23-year-old female who is 8 months p…
You have responded to a 23-year-old female who is 8 months pregnant and was involved in a minor vehicle accident. Her only complaint is neck pain and a twisted ankle. Her vital signs are heart rate=100, respirations=26, blood pressure of 110/60 and her capillary refill is at 4 seconds. Which of the above vital signs would be unexpected for this patient?
Read DetailsA 46 y/o female patient is complaining of severe pain in one…
A 46 y/o female patient is complaining of severe pain in one leg. Upon examination, you find a right, lower leg extremity that is swollen, red, very warm and painful to the touch without trauma. Pulses are present distal to the site. Vitals: BP=146/88, HR=116, RR=16, pulse ox=94 (room air). Your assessment for this patient is:
Read DetailsYou are transporting a 56-year-old female with severe upper…
You are transporting a 56-year-old female with severe upper abdominal pain. She describes the pain as tearing like and looks very anxious. The patient’s vitals are pulse 88, respirations 18, and blood pressure 108/70. The patient has a history of diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic constipation. Which IV administration description would you recommend for this patient?
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You are assessing a 4-year-old with epiglottitis and observe the child is irritable and restless in her mother’s arms. The patient is pink, warm and dry and resisting your assessment. You also notice the patient is drooling and has a weak cry. Which oxygen delivery technique would be best for this patient?
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