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A 9-year-old male has partial-thickness burns around his mouth after inhaling steam. He has a history of asthma and has had a cold for three days. His mother tells you he has had chest congestion and she was trying to break up the phlegm. He is drooling and tells you he cannot swallow. You should first:

The first arriving paramedics administered 6 mg of adenosine prior to your arrival. You then administer a second dose of 12 mg. How many total mg has the patient received?

A 48-year-old female has fatigue and shortness of breath. She has a history of sickle cell anemia and tells you she is in crisis. Her lungs are clear to auscultation. Her vital signs are P 98, R 20, BP 148/84, and SpO2 is 93% on room air. You should suspect:

Why should an apparently minor human bite that breaks the skin be evaluated at the hospital?

An 11-year-old male who has a history of autism has difficulty breathing. You observe intercostal retractions, and he answers basic questions. While caring for him, you should:

You should assess the blood glucose level in a patient who has stroke-like symptoms because:

When placing a morbidly obese patient on the stretcher, why shouldn’t you place him/her supine or in full Fowler’s position?

A febrile 69-year-old male complains of body aches and decreased appetite. He tells you he has had the flu for a week. His skin is cyanotic and diaphoretic. You auscultate rhonchi and decreased lung sounds over his left lower lung. His vital signs are P 102, R 26, BP 116/90, and SpO2 is 91% on room air. You should suspect:

Which of the following is the most reliable type of evidence-based medical research?

An unresponsive 74-year-old female complained of a severe headache just prior to having a seizure. Her husband tells you she does not have a history of seizures. Her pupils are 4 mm, and her gaze deviates to the right. You hear snoring respirations every five seconds. You should: