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You are treating a 59-year-old male patient whose wife called EMS because he had difficulty breathing and was acting anxious and confused. He is diaphoretic and cyanotic, and his vitals are rapid respirations, tachycardia, and hypertension. He has swollen ankles and is coughing up pink sputum. What do you suspect is wrong with this patient?

An adult patient is bleeding profusely from a wound on their left forearm. Direct pressure fails to stop the bleeding. Which of the following should be attempted next to stop the hemorrhage?

Common signs and symptoms of pancreatitis include which of the following? Select the three answer options that are correct. 

A female patient is complaining of stomach pain. She reports a history of peptic ulcers. In which region of the abdomen is the stomach located?

Which of the following is likely to be a complication of hemodialysis? Select the three answer options that are correct.

Which medications can EMTs assist patients in using during respiratory distress? Select two correct answer options.

You have administered naloxone to an unresponsive patient with a suspected opioid overdose. Determine whether the following signs and symptoms reflect an improvement or a decline in patient’s condition.

You are called to a 56-year-old patient who complains of chest discomfort. The pain is worse when they take a deep breath and has been accompanied by a productive cough for 3-4 days. The patient’s skins is warm and moist. Vital signs are P 94, RR 20, BP 172/94, SpO2 95% on room air. 

As an important part of your secondary assessment of a 52-year-old male, you must determine whether he is taking any specific medications. Examples of medications he may have in his possession that you may assist him in taking under the appropriate circumstances, are:

Which of the following are the signs/symptoms of organophosphate (cholinergic) poisoning? Select the three correct answer options.