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Which leads to a diagnosis of bronchiolitis instead of asthma?

Use the following information to answer the next five questions:Paramedics are called to football training camp in late August. A 16-year-old has been exercising in the sun and sweating profusely. He has been drinking water at regular intervals throughout the day. His skin is hot and sweaty, and he is alert and normotensive. Which complaint will the paramedics likely encounter? (Refer to the previously described scenario.)

What does the term gravida refer to?

When does exertional heat stroke occur?

What is the concern for the umbilical cord for an infant with a prolapsed cord?

What is the cause of preeclampsia?

A patient at 34 weeks’ gestation states that the baby is coming. Paramedics notice a cord protruding from the vagina. What should be the next step in patient care?

If a pregnant patient states that her membranes ruptured 5 days ago, what problem should paramedics anticipate?

What does a blood glucose level in an infant of 35 mg/dL indicate?

On 1-minute evaluation of a newborn infant, paramedics observe that the infant has blue arms and legs, a pink trunk, and a heart rate of 120. He is crying loudly and moving all extremities. The patient sneezes when stimulated. What is the patient’s APGAR score?