E codes are not assigned as a principal or first-listed diagnosis.

You have been called for a 3-year-old male who is "not breathing right." Aside from a notable expiratory wheeze, which one of the following would be cause for most concern?

A) Respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute B) Clinging to his mother and crying C) Prolonged and forced expiration D) Abdominal wall movement with inspiration

You are called to the scene of a 21-year-old female patient who is unresponsive. Her boyfriend suspects that she tried to commit suicide by overdosing on her depression medications. The patient is unresponsive to painful stimuli, with agonal respirations, and has vomited. She has a weak carotid pulse. After securing the airway and providing oxygen by bag-valve mask, what is the MOST important

question the EMT can ask regarding the medication? A) How many pills did she take? B) Why is she on that particular depression medication? C) What medication did she take? D) Were the medications new?