You are called for an unresponsive patient in the hallway of…
You are called for an unresponsive patient in the hallway of an office complex. You find the 36-year-old female patient moaning slightly. Her breathing is adequate and she appears to have lost bladder control. As you place oxygen on the patient and gather a quick history from bystanders you observe the patient’s mental status improving. This patient’s current presentation was most likely caused by what?
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You are treating a patient complaining of chest pressure. You completed your assessment, applied oxygen, and are transporting him to the hospital, now that the pain has subsided. His vital signs are BP 134/70, HR 78, and RR22. How often should you reassess this patient?
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A patient complaining of respiratory distress is also found to have chest pressure, crackles to the chest with auscultation, distended neck veins, and edema of the lower extremities. This clinical picture best fits what field diagnosis?
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Arriving at the home of a patient who has chest pain, you are told that she has an automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator (AICD). You administer oxygen and begin a SAMPLE history. Before you finish, the patient loses consciousness. You determine she is apneic and pulseless. Of the following which one is the most appropriate action to take?
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A 32-year-old female has a complaint of sudden onset of dyspnea with no history of any respiratory problems. She is a one-pack-a-day smoker, takes an oral contraceptive but no other meds, and has no allergies. Which of the following conditions should be highly considered as the cause of this acute dyspnea?
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