A 43-year-old female has accidentally taken too much of her antidepressant medication and is now confused. Emergency Medical Responders are on scene and providing the patient with high-concentration oxygen. As you arrive at the patient's side, your first action should be to:
A) Obtain vital signs
B) Perform a primary assessment
C) Get a pulse oximeter reading
D) Determine the type of medication taken
B) Perform a primary assessment
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A) Use the blank row in the drop-down list of the Prefix field of Entry Details. B) Erase the entire entry and re-enter with the correct prefix. C) Use the erase button under the Prefix field of Entry Details. D) Use the correct prefix under the Prefix field of Entry Details.
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A. Automaticity B. AV dissociation C. Atrial kick D. Asystole
When faced with a situation in which an older patient with a terminal illness is in cardiac arrest, but written documentation regarding the patient's wishes cannot be located, the EMT should:
A. try to locate the documentation. B. attempt to resuscitate the patient. C. allow the patient to die in peace. D. contact medical control for advice.