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The paramedic is preparing to perform rapid sequence induction on a patient. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate to use first?

A child with altered mental status has a history of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the paramedic expect to see if the patient was suffering from a hypoglycemic event? (Select three correct answers)

An IV was initiated and after 2 minutes of CPR the rhythm did not change. Immediately after defibrillation, the paramedic should: (Select two correct answers)

An elderly patient has a complaint of weakness, nausea, and mild chest pain. The monitor shows the following rhythm and pulse, respirations are 24, and BP is 80/40. The paramedic should suspect what field impression and what is the best initial treatment? Management: (Choose 1) Impression: (Choose 1)

An elderly patient is found to have an altered mental status, tachycardia, hypotension, hypoxia, pulmonary edema, and a history of a myocardial infarction. Which of the following is most likely occurring?

En RouteThe paramedic is dispatched to a residence for a 65-year-old patient who fell off a ladder. Dispatch reports the distance was approximately 14 feet.  The time of the call is 1300. The response time is 10 minutes. The paramedic is partnered with an EMT, no additional resources are available at this time. The weather is clear, and the temperature is 77F (25C).  A local community hospital is 15 minutes away and a comprehensive medical facility is about 25 minutes away.  On Scene The patient (62kg) is found laying on the ground on their left side. There is an overturned ladder nearby. The wife reports the patient was cleaning out the gutter when she heard a crash. The patient was initially moaning but now she cannot wake him up. The patient has a history of hypertension and takes hydrochlorothiazide and atenolol. The patient is allergic to sulfa drugs. The initial exam is pertinent for pale, clammy skin. Blood and vomit are noted around the patient’s mouth. There is obvious deformity to the right leg with pooling of dark blood under his pants. The patient moans and draws his arms to his chest when the trapezius muscle is squeezed.  A weak carotid pulse is present. Respirations are 28 and shallow.

Which of the following are considered pre-delivery emergencies? (Select two correct answers)

What are the signs and symptoms of meningitis in an infant? (Select three correct answers)  

Which of the following equipment should the paramedic anticipate needing?

 Which of the following statements are true regarding air medical operations?  True (Choose 2) False (Choose 2)