You are presented with a 42-year-old male who is unconscious with snoring respirations after a heroin overdose. HR = 64, BP = 98/50, RR = 6 and shallow, SaO2 = 91%. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?
A) Intubate, ventilate with supplemental oxygen
B) IV access, administer a 250 cc fluid bolus
C) BLS airway management and ventilation with supplemental oxygen
D) IV access, administer naloxone
D
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The patient information that is included in the minimum data set includes all of the following except:
a. the chief complaint b. the time that the EMS unit arrived at the scene c. respirations and effort d. skin color and temperature
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Which of the following is NOT a method to enter data into the office visit note?
A. Tapping on pop-up text with a stylus B. Clicking on pop-up text with a mouse C. Typing directly in the text box D. All of these are methods of data entry in an office visit note.
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