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Use the following to answer the next three questions:Paramedics are called to the home of a 27-year-old male who refuses to come out of his bathroom. Through the door, he explains that he saw a large spider on the wall of his bedroom and is deathly afraid of spiders. He ran in the bathroom, stuffed a towel under the door, and got in the bathtub. The patient will most likely possess which characteristic? (Refer to the previously described scenario.)

In comparison to an adult airway structure, how does a child’s airway differ?

When paramedics suspect child abuse, what are they mandated to do?

The Pediatric Assessment Triangle includes the work of breathing, circulation, and what other factor?

Paramedics are called to the home of a 67-year-old male. The patient’s wife tells EMS that her husband has progressively lost awareness of his surroundings and cannot recall recent events such as breakfast. These findings are indicative that this patient may be suffering from which condition?

Statistically, which of the following is true regarding suicide?

Use the following to answer the next five questions:Paramedics are called to the workplace of a 43-year-old female who is despondent. Her co-workers inform them that she is normally a very “bizarre” person and has acted out inappropriately in the past. They further inform EMS that the patient has been muttering to herself all morning and shouting at inanimate objects (walls, coffee maker, toilets, etc.). After responding to a few of the paramedic’s questions, the patient becomes verbally abusive. To mitigate the situation, as a paramedic, how should you proceed?

Bedridden or immobile geriatric patients develop red, painful areas on the integumentary system because of tissue hypoxia and pressure known as which condition?

Paramedics have recently intubated a neonate. After about 10 minutes, the patient’s heart rate is 82, poor compliance while ventilating is noted, and there is acrocyanosis. Which condition is likely responsible for this patient’s presentation?

Statistically, which of the following patients poses the greatest risk for committing suicide?