A patient has a stab wound to the right of the sternum in the 4th intercostal space. Which signs and symptoms would lead the paramedic to suspect a tension pneumothorax? (Select three correct answers)

A patient was reported to have a sudden severe headache, vomiting, and confusion just prior to becoming unresponsive. There is no evidence of trauma. The paramedic should suspect what condition and what vital signs. Condition (Choose 1) Vital Signs (Choose 3)

An elderly patient with a history of cardiovascular disease has pedal and sacral edema. The paramedic should suspect:

A 2-month-old, 12-pound infant with a history of several days of poor feeding has the following ECG. The paramedic should suspect what dysrhythmia and initiate what management? Management: (Choose 1) Rhythm: (Choose 1)

Further assessment reveals pupils are 4mm and reactive to light. Capillary blood glucose is 32, and EtCO2 is 42.  What is the paramedic’s next step? (Select two correct answers)

Which of the following equipment should the paramedic anticipate needing?

Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for the conjugate gaze?

Which of the following signs and symptoms would confirm that a patient is having complications associated with sickle cell disease? (Select two correct answers) 

After further treatment is initiated, the patient’s lung sounds reveal diffuse wheezing in all lung fields. The paramedic realizes this is because:

A paramedic is assessing a patient with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The patient is semi-conscious, the airway is partially obstructed with blood, and there is mild venous bleeding around the entrance wound. The paramedic should FIRST: