Define each of the following terms:

An 11-year-old boy with a history of mild mental retardation has possibly ingested the leaves of a household plant. His mother states that she found him eating the leaves, then immediately called 911. You note that the plant has been overturned and is missing a considerable number of leaves. Assessment reveals the boy to be lethargic and confused and complaining of abdominal pain, accompanied by

nausea and vomiting. His airway is patent and his respirations are adequate. Which assessment finding would be most suggestive that the plant leaves have been absorbed into the body? A) Confusion and lethargy B) Nausea and vomiting C) Abdominal pain D) Leaves missing from the plant

Your partner informs you that the 3-year-old boy you have been called to care for is breathing 26 times per minute. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize this to be:

A) A rapid rate B) Adequate breathing C) A normal rate D) Inadequate breathing