An 86-year-old female patient has called 911 for rectal bleeding. There is a large amount of dark red blood and clots in the toilet and on the patient's clothing. The Emergency Medical Responder reports a blood pressure of 84/68 mmHg with a heart rate of 124 beats/min. Given this information, the EMT should expect findings of: A)
A) A narrowed pulse pressure and possible shock
B) Normal blood pressure since the patient is alert and oriented
C) Diastolic hypertension and risk for stroke
D) A normal heart rate given the patient's age
A) A narrowed pulse pressure and possible shock
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A) When the discharge summary is written B) When the client is ready to be discontinued from service C) Who should write the discharge summary D) Where the client will be discharged to
A construction foreman was stabbed with a screwdriver in the right anterior chest by an angry employee. Prior to your arrival, he removed the screwdriver. He is alert and oriented and complains of pain to the injury site. Your primary assessment reveals an open airway, adequate breathing, and strong radial pulse. Based on these findings, which intervention should be performed next?
A) Open the airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver B) Take manual spine motion restriction precautions C) Evaluate the patient's SpO2 level D) Insert a nasopharyngeal airway