You are by the side of an alert and oriented 56-year-old male patient who complains of generalized weakness and a pounding headache. His pulse is 104, respirations are 18 breaths/min, and blood pressure is 218/110 mmHg. He has a history of high blood pressure, for which he takes lisinopril. He states that he has not taken the Lisinopril for 2 weeks and hands you a container with the medication inside. You would:
A) Assist the patient in taking the lisinopril
B) Ensure that it is the patient's medication and then administer it
C) Contact medical direction to request an order for lisinopril administration by you
D) Continue treatment and transport the patient to the hospital
D) Continue treatment and transport the patient to the hospital
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A) limit direct contact with the patient. B) not worry, since the defibrillator does not pose a danger to others. C) wear protective gloves that cannot conduct electricity. D) make sure you do not touch the patient directly.
As you approach a motorcyclist who was thrown from his bike, you hear him saying that he cannot feel or move his legs. You note obvious deformity to both femurs as well as his left wrist and forearm. Emergency Medical Responders are holding manual in-line spinal stabilization. Of the following, which should be done first?
A) Check for motor function and sensation in the feet. B) Expose the legs and look for bleeding. C) Check his rate and effort of breathing. D) Place a cervical collar and administer oxygen.