A 35-year-old male is complaining of a headache, blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting. He has a history of hypertension but is noncompliant with his medications. His pupils are equal and reactive, his skin is warm and dry, and his breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 122, BP = 202/138, RR = 12, SaO2 = 99%. In addition to monitoring his cardiac rhythm, administering oxygen, and
starting an IV at a KVO rate, which of the following is most appropriate?
A) Labetalol, IV
B) Diazepam, IV
C) Nitroglycerin, SL
D) Morphine, IV
A
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The nurse instructs you to stay in the room with Mr. Lawson and check his vital signs while she calls the ambulance. Mr. Lawson tells you he is very thirsty and asks for a drink. You should:
A. gently tell Mr. Lawson that you cannot give him a drink until you check with the nurse. B. get Mr. Lawson a glass of warm water. C. leave the room and get some ice for Mr. Lawson's water. D. ask another assistant to get you some ice water.
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A) First Responder Awareness B) First Responder Operations C) Hazardous Materials Technician D) Hazardous Materials Specialist
Your patient is a 32-year-old female who is alert and complaining of dysuria. She describes a three-day history of pain with urination and urinary urgency and difficulty. She describes the pain as a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Physical examination reveals tenderness on palpation of the lower abdomen bilaterally and warm, dry skin. HR = 88, BP = 126/78, RR = 12. The most appropriate action is:
A) oxygen, IV fluids, morphine. B) Expedite transport in position of comfort. C) oxygen, IV fluids. D) IV fluids, morphine.