A 16 year old female awoke this morning with severe abdomina…
A 16 year old female awoke this morning with severe abdominal pain. She states, “I have not had a period in two months and the pain started this morning.” Vital signs are BP 90/70, P 130, R 28, skin pale and cool. What should you suspect?
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You have arrived on the scene of a patient who has just regained consciousnessfollowing a syncopal episode. The patient is surrounded by EMS providers and there areno family members or friends around. Which of the following feelings would you MOSTlikely expect this patient to experience?
Read DetailsYou arrive at the scene where a child has ingested a bottle…
You arrive at the scene where a child has ingested a bottle of children’s chewablevitamins. The mother says she stuck her finger down the child’s throat and caused thechild to vomit. She says she could see a large number of vitamin material in the vomit.She comments that she no longer feels the child needs to go to the hospital and EMS isno longer needed. What would you advise the mother at this time?
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You are assessing a 73-year-old female who passed out at church after standing upquickly. She was unconscious prior to EMS arrival. Blood pressure is 102/50, heart rateis 112 and regular, respirations are 20 and regular. She is now oriented and refusingtransport. What care plan is the MOST prudent?
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