The ________ provides a passageway for delivery of offspring as well as for uterine secretions.

You have arrived at a home where the parents found their 13-year-old son in the garage inhaling propane from the family grill. Your assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented with an open airway. His breathing is labored, and his pulse is rapid for his age. When conducting the secondary assessment, which of the following findings or information would be of the greatest concern to the EMT?

A) Chemical burn to the right hand B) Abdominal pain and diarrhea C) Wheezing localized to the left lung D) Suicide attempt two years ago

Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.35, PCO2 = 68 mm Hg, HCO3– = 34.3 mEq/L

a. Acute respiratory acidosis b. Combined metabolic and respiratory aci-dosis c. Fully compensated respiratory acidosis d. Fully compensated metabolic alkalosis