Scenario: You respond to a 45-year-old male patient presents with shortness of breath, confusion, and lethargy. You obtain the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH: 7.29 PaCO₂: 58 mmHg HCO₃⁻: 28 mEq/L What is the most likely acid-base disturbance based on the ABG results? 

Ali earned $90 working 10 h.  How long would it take him to earn $200?

Anwer the following: a) What is meant by “unit rate”? (1 mark) b) Why is this a helpful number? (1 mark) c) Show an example of a unit rate. (1 mark)

The recommended dose of a medication is 5 mg per m2.  The child’s BSA is 3.2 m2.  Calculate the dose for this child.  ______ mg   (Enter numeric answer only)

Match each of the following ethical terms to the correct definition.

What is the difference between a ratio and a rate?  Provide an example to illustrate your understanding. 

The Helix hydraulic hip joint mimics which motion while the hip flexes, and what phase of gait does this occur in?

Scenario Overview: You and your partner, both AEMTs, are dispatched to a residence for a 45-year-old male patient who is experiencing severe shortness of breath. The patient has a history of COPD and is currently on home oxygen therapy. Upon arrival, the patient is in respiratory distress, with labored breathing and cyanosis. The patient is conscious but unable to speak in full sentences and is visibly fatigued from the effort to breathe. You must initiate airway management interventions and prepare for possible advanced airway procedures.   En Route: During transport, the patient’s condition deteriorates. The patient becomes unresponsive and is no longer breathing effectively despite continued BVM ventilation. You and your partner prepare for advanced airway intervention. What is the MOST appropriate advanced airway procedure for this patient in respiratory failure? 

Scenario Overview: You and your partner, both AEMTs, are dispatched to a residence for a 45-year-old male patient who is experiencing severe shortness of breath. The patient has a history of COPD and is currently on home oxygen therapy. Upon arrival, the patient is in respiratory distress, with labored breathing and cyanosis. The patient is conscious but unable to speak in full sentences and is visibly fatigued from the effort to breathe. You must initiate airway management interventions and prepare for possible advanced airway procedures. Post Scene: You arrive at the emergency department and transfer the patient’s care to the hospital staff. After the patient is handed over, you debrief with your team and prepare your equipment for the next call. Before clearing the scene, what is the MOST important step for maintaining safety and readiness for future airway emergencies? 

Scenario: You respond to a 45-year-old male patient presents with shortness of breath, blood sugar of 400, and lethargy. You obtain the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH: 7.29 PaCO₂: 45 mmHg HCO₃⁻: 20 mEq/L  What is the most likely acid-base disturbance based on the ABG results?