(4 of 6)En RouteAn ALS EMS ambulance and BLS engine crew are…
(4 of 6)En RouteAn ALS EMS ambulance and BLS engine crew are dispatched at night for a “man down” in an area known for high interpersonal violence. There are reports of blood visible on the sidewalk near a sharp object. Law enforcement has cleared the area for any active threats. SceneAn unresponsive adult presents with a patent airway, spontaneous breathing w/ adequate depth & rate, and a rapid radial pulse. There is no visible bleeding and skin is pale, cool and moist. The sharp object has been revealed as a hypodermic needle/syringe, which caused a small amount of blood to trickle on the sidewalk. Bystanders report seeing the patient “self-inject” himself prior to the incident. Based off the physical assessment findings, what is the most probable condition?
Read Details(2 of 2) An anxious and restless adult is c/o extreme dyspne…
(2 of 2) An anxious and restless adult is c/o extreme dyspnea and severe right sided pleuritic chest pain (10/10) and hemoptysis that started suddenly 20 minutes ago. Ventilations are rapid, with adequate effort. PMH: Bed rest for the past three days due to a fractured hip. Breath sounds are present bilaterally; skin is cool, pale, and moist; left calf is tender and warm. T: 98.6 F. 12 L ECG shows + S1Q3T3 signs. Monitor findings (as pictured) Picture4.png The patient’s primary acid base disruption is due to:
Read DetailsA teenage female presents with unilateral abdominal pain to…
A teenage female presents with unilateral abdominal pain to the RLQ; tenderness upon palpation at McBurney’s point. Pain is accompanied with nausea and vomiting. + Markel’s and Rovsing’s sign. Pt. states that she is sexually active and uses a barrier method form of contraceptive. LMP: Expected this week, hasn’t started. No current vaginal bleeding. Rank the patients most likely condition from Most Likely; Possible; and Least Likely. Most likely: [BLANK-1] Possible: [BLANK-2] Least likely: [BLANK-3]
Read Details(2 of 3)A 9-month-old presents with respiratory distress. Th…
(2 of 3)A 9-month-old presents with respiratory distress. The infant has low tone and limited interactivity with their surroundings. History reveals cold-like symptoms for several days with a runny nose, loss of appetite, persistent cough w/ mucous, and mild fever. RR is rapid, the upper airway is patent. VS: P 80; RR 60 and shallow; SpO2 88%; EtCO2 48, wheezing, retractions, prolonged expiration w/ air trapping, and increasing exhaustion. Which of these is most likely?
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