You are called for a seven-year-old boy with difficulty breathing. Using the pediatric assessment triangle, you notice that the boy is sitting upright in the tripod position. This observation is obtained during which part of the assessment triangle?

You are called for a patient who reports a headache for several days. He tells you that he has started a new blood pressure medication and is finishing an antibiotic for a skin infection. During your history taking, you should:

A) suspect an allergic reaction. B) suggest that he take some aspirin. C) get your patient to repeat his chief complaint. D) write down the pertinent facts.

A 28-year-old patient presents with an acute onset of shortness of breath, Hives, and itching on the face, neck, and palms following dinner. The pt has edema of the lips, tongue, and eyelids, facial flushing, and stridorous respirations. She is anxious, light headed, and struggling to breath. VS BP 86/palp, RR 48, P 128, spo2 82% on room air.breath sounds are bilaterally diminished. Which medication should a paramedic get first?

A. Epinephrine 1:10 IVP B. Epinephrine 1:1 IVP C. Benadryl 50mg IVP D. Benadryl 25mg IVP