You have been called for a 4-year-old female who told her mother that her chest hurts. On scene, the child is crying and points to her chest when asked if she has pain. Her airway is patent, respirations slightly labored, pulse rapid and regular, and skin warm and pale. Vital signs are: pulse 132, respirations 28, blood pressure 108/74, and SpO2 86%. Mother denies any medical history,
medications, or allergies for her daughter. Your first action would be to:
A) contact medical direction.
B) apply oxygen.
C) give her one-half nitroglycerin tablet.
D) administer one baby aspirin.
B
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A 71-year-old woman is complaining of the sudden onset of shortness of breath. She is cyanotic and appears somewhat panicked. Her respirations are rapid and deep. Her husband tells you that she had knee surgery about one week ago. Based on your assessment and the patient's history, you suspect that the patient is suffering from:
a. an anxiety attack. b. an asthma attack. c. COPD. d. a pulmonary embolus.
Which of the following best describes the cause of hemolysis?
a. Inverting evacuation tubes gently b. Using a needle that is too short c. Separating serum at the wrong time d. Puncturing the skin before allowing the alcohol to dry completely