1. 5 employees feel "light-headed". they have respiratory problems after working in a
packing company. - ANS-toxic substance exposure
2. 50 year old male that went through renal dialysis and is bleeding profusely from the
shunt. you should classify the bleeding as? - ANS-life threatening that requires
immediate surgical intervention
3. 72 year old female has slurred speech and left arm weakness prior to EMS arriving.
what do you think happened - ANS-transient ishemic attack
4. 82 year old female complains of nausea and vomiting for two days. she ran out of her
prescription heart medication last week. BP158/92, P92 irregular, R18 -
ANS-administer oxygen and monitor vitals
5. a 15 year old soccer player is hot, pale and semiconscious. what should you do? -
ANS-remove patient from hot enviornment
6. a 16 year old female with severe abdominal pain "hasn't had a period in two months
and the pain started this morning" BP90/70, P130, R28. skin is pale and cool. what
should you suspect? - ANS-hypovolemic
7. a 19 year old female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping
medicine about 4 hours ago. you sould? - ANS-apply high-flow oxygen
8. a 20 year old female is resting after running for 30 minutes. she normally runs 5 miles
every day but today she "can't catch her breath". flushed skin, fast and weak pulse,
fast respirations with wheezing, complains of itching arms and chest -
ANS-anaphylaxis
9. a 20 year old female is unconscious after being submerged in a lake for three
minutes. she has a pulse and agonal breathing. - ANS-ventilate using a BVM
10. a 20 year old male in a college dorm room complains of fever, headache, and a stiff
neck. he has an altered mental status, and you notice red blotches on his skin. which
of the following are the most appropriate BSI precautions - ANS-gloves and HEPA
mask
11. a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow respirations,
you should suspect: - ANS-narcotic overdose
12. a 23 year old female complains of fever, muscle aches, and congestion, is pale;
BP94/60, P120, R24. roommate feels the same - ANS-influenza
13. a 23 year old male with bipolar disorder. depressed and locked himself inside the
bathroom - ANS-call law enforcement to secure the scene
14. a 28 year old patient is outside at a concert and appears confused. he is unable to
answer your questions. you should - ANS-look for medical identification necklace or
bracelet
15. a 31 year old male is vomiting and has diarrhea for 10 hours. complains of weakness
and light headedness upon standing. pale and diaphoretic. vitals should be: -
ANS-BP90/60, P124, R20
16. a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the
most likely cause is? - ANS-migrane
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