You are providing care for two young boys suffering from an acute onset of nausea and vomiting. During your assessment you note a strange oily odor on both boys' breath. Which of the following is of particular importance to during your scene size-up?
A) Number of patients
B) Nature of illness
C) Additional resources
D) Safety of crew
Answer: D
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A) 20 B) 200 C) 2000 D) 20,000
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A) place her on her left side and retake vitals. B) give rapid IV fluid boluses and transport immediately. C) start chest compressions to keep BP above 80. D) give dextrose 5 percent by IV titrated to 100 mmHg systolic.
Baseline data is:
A. an explanation for an observation that is based on scientific research and can be tested. B. a set of measurements that quantify results. C. information gathered after a change has occurred to examine the impact or results. D. information gathered before a change begins to better understand the current situation. E. None of the above
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A) Acute gastroenteritis B) Hemorrhagic pancreatitis C) Esophageal varices D) Mallory-Weiss tear