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You are called to assess a conscious patient having a behavioral emergency. Which ofthe following is a correct technique regarding physical assessment of this patient?

You have arrived on the scene of a patient who has just regained consciousnessfollowing a syncopal episode. The patient is surrounded by EMS providers and there areno family members or friends around. Which of the following feelings would you MOSTlikely expect this patient to experience?

You have responded to a patient with a suspected heroin overdose. Which of thefollowing signs and symptoms would you MOST likely expect?

A 10-year-old is found unresponsive in the school playground. The children tell you abee stung the child about 10 minutes ago. The skin is mottled with red patches, thepulse is very rapid and weak, and you can barely hear any air movement duringrespirations. Identify what condition you believe to be the current problem.

A 57-year-old-patient takes Metformin for a medical problem. The patient reportsdrinking too many beers and having too much food to eat today and this is the reason fornot feeling well. “The pills aren’t doing me any good” the patient claims. Most likely themedical condition the patient is referring to is:

You are called to care for a young adult patient who is dyspneic. The patient has afrequent cough with secretions and audible wheezing. The patient is afebrile. Identifywhat condition this patient is MOST likely experiencing.

A 16 year old female awoke this morning with severe abdominal pain. She states, “I have not had a period in two months and the pain started this morning.” Vital signs are BP 90/70, P 130, R 28, skin pale and cool. What should you suspect?

Your diabetic patient is unresponsive, pale, cool, and diaphoretic. Which of the followingwould you suspect is occurring with this patient?

If a patient is having a myocardial infarction–not an allergic reaction–and receives an epinephrine auto-injection, which of the following will most likely occur?

You are called for a 75-year-old-female who is reported to normally be a very healthy,active person. Today her husband reports she is tired, weak, sweaty, and has a graycolor. She is rubbing her sternum but claims she does not have any chest pain. Shestates she is too tired to breathe and would just like to be left alone. This leads you tobelieve this patient may be experiencing: