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While assessing a 72-year-old male who had blurred vision, he suddenly becomes more confused. You find the following vital signs: pulse 178 and irregular, respirations 36 and shallow, and blood pressure 192/106 while sitting up on his own. What prehospital treatment could be detrimental to the patient’s outcome?

Which of the following findings would be MOST important to know prior to administering an emergency medication to a geriatric patient?

Which of the following pulse ranges would you expect to find in an awake infant?

Which of the following is a physiological change associated with aging? (Choose 3)

Identify a common finding in geriatric patients who are struggling with an alcohol addiction.

EMS is treating a pediatric patient with suspected pneumonia. What would you expect to find to indicate the patient’s condition changes from respiratory distress to respiratory failure? (CHOOSE 3)

A 5 year old is experiencing symptomatic bradycardia. Which of the following signs would most likely be found during assessment of this critical patient?

 Which of the following degenerative neurological disorders is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly?

 The most common form of elder abuse is:

The husband informs you the patient takes medication to control her heart rate, lower BP, and increase urinary output. Which of the following statements about this combination of medication is true?