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Which unresponsive patient will most likely benefit from a nasogastric tube being inserted by EMS?

Which abdominal organ is most commonly injured in pediatric trauma patients?

What medication should the paramedic anticipate administering?

An elderly patient has not been feeling well. The family states that there has been an abrupt change in the patient’s personality, along with some transient tremors in their arms and a low grade fever. The patient appears anxious and fearful of personnel. The paramedic should suspect

A pediatric patient is presenting with a decreased level of consciousness and an abnormal breathing pattern. Family relays the patient has had polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria. Which condition most likely exists within this patient?

While packaging a child who fell and hit their head, the patient’s parent is becoming frustrated with the rescuers. Which action will most likely reduce the tension between the crew and the parent?

EMS providers are assessing a 12 year old with a wide complex tachycardia on the monitor. Which of the following signs or symptoms would indicate the patient is unstable and requires immediate cardioversion?

A newborn is apenic has a heart rate of 64 after the 1 minute APGAR assessment. The paramedic should

A conscious pediatric patient aspirated a foreign object into their lower airway. The paramedic should

A 73 year old female passed out after standing up quickly. The patient was unconscious prior to EMS arrival. Vital signs are BP 102/50, HR 112, RR 20 and regular. The patient is now oriented and refusing transport. What care plan is most prudent?