A 48-year-old male is short of breath and confused. His airway is open, and his breathing accelerated. A radial pulse is easily palpated. His skin is warm to cool and dry. Your partner reports the following vital signs: pulse 124 beats per minute, respirations 24, blood pressure 158/86 mmHg, and an SpO2 at 89% on room air. His lung sounds indicate slight wheezing. Based on this information, the
immediate threat to this patient's well-being is which one of the following conditions?
A) Hypoxia
B) Elevated blood pressure
C) Infection
D) Increased heart rate
A
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An EMT is transporting a restrained patient who is trying to spit on him. Which one of the following would the EMT be justified in doing?
A) Placing a surgical mask over the patient's mouth B) Releasing the restraints and forcing the patient out of the ambulance C) Repositioning the patient to a prone position so he cannot spit D) Placing a roll of gauze loosely into the patient's mouth