You have been called for a 4-year-old female patient who told her mother that her chest hurts. On scene, the child is crying and points to her chest when asked if she has pain. Her airway is patent, respirations slightly labored, pulse rapid and regular, and skin warm and pale. Vital signs are pulse, 132; respirations, 28 breaths/min; blood pressure, 108/74 mmHg; and SpO2, 89%. The mother denies any medical history, medications, or allergies for her daughter. Your first action would be to:

A) Contact medical direction
B) Apply oxygen
C) Give the patient one-half nitroglycerin tablet
D) Administer one baby aspirin

B) Apply oxygen

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The family of an 87-year-old female has called 911. The patient is confused and exhibiting improper and out-of-character behavior. The family informs you that the patient has diabetes, but takes pills and not insulin. They also state that she has been complaining of dizziness and has been drinking water nonstop as well as urinating. Assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is rapid and weak. The glucometer is malfunctioning and not providing a glucose reading. Based on her history, you should be suspicious of and treat the patient for:

A) Elevated blood sugar B) Urinary tract infection C) Stroke or transient ischemic attack D) Hypoglycemia

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