Family members have called you for a young female patient with a history of diabetes who took insulin earlier in the day. She is confused and combative. Which of these questions is most important for the EMT to immediately ask the family?
A) "How long has she had diabetes?"
B) "Do you think that her blood sugar is high?"
C) "Did she eat after taking the insulin?"
D) "Did she take any drugs or drink alcohol?"
C) "Did she eat after taking the insulin?"
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A) checks and documents the pulse oximetry reading every 15 minutes. B) places a confused patient receiving CPAP in a lateral recovery position. C) adjusts the ventilation rate to between 16 and 18breaths per minute. D) places the mask over the mouth and nose and tightens it to the face.
A 14-year-old is complaining of abdominal pain. He is likely to feel most comfortable if he is positioned:
A) on his side with his legs drawn up. B) prone. C) supine. D) sitting up.
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a. 34% b. 50% c. 10% d. 75%
A quadriplegic patient is getting ready for discharge home from an acute care hospital. He has a TT and requires mechanical ventilation around-the-clock, but does not need supplemental oxy-gen. What equipment must he have in his home?
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