You are assessing a 70-year-old female who complains of intense thirst, frequent urination, and dizziness. She has a history of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Her blood glucose reads “high.” She is conscious but confused. Her blood pressure is 92/52 mm Hg, her pulse rate is 130 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min and shallow. This patient’s clinical presentation is most consistent with:

Match the following conditions with the most accurate description.

A glucometer measures:

Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of severe hyperglycemia? Select any/all that apply.

EMTs are dispatched for a teenage male who is “not acting right.” When they arrive, they are informed that the patient was huffing. Several cans of Freon are found near the patient. Which of the following is a unique consideration for this patient?

Which of the following people are at risk for suicide?  Select any/all that apply.

Which of the following are side effects of epinephrine? Select any/all that are correct.

During your assessment of a 1 year-old female with vomiting and diarrhea, you note that her capillary refill time is approximately 2 seconds. From this information, you should conclude that the patient’s:

When placing the electrodes of a 4-lead EKG monitor, where is the white electrode placed on the patient?

Which of the following are priorities in treating a patient who is experiencing anaphylaxis? Select any/all that apply.