The first priority of a paramedic is always ________________________ ________________________

Your patient is complaining of chest pain and is cool, pale, and diaphoretic with a bluish tinge on his nail beds. You place a pulse oximeter probe on his index finger and it shows a reading of 88 percent. Based on this information, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) He is hypoxic with signs of shock. B) His chest pain is likely of cardiac origin. C) His skin presentation is consistent with pneumonia. D) He would benefit from nitroglycerin administration.

What position should a patient be in when receiving spinal anesthesia?

a. Supine b. Prone c. Lithotomy d. Lateral