The primary assessment of a teenage male patient who is unresponsive with hot, moist, and flushed skin reveals his airway to be open, breathing shallow, and radial pulse weak. You have initiated positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen. What should you consider doing next?
A) Perform a secondary assessment
B) Transfer the patient into the ambulance
C) Get a medical history
D) Perform the primary assessment again
B) Transfer the patient into the ambulance
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The EMT would recognize potential elder neglect when the patient makes what statement?
A) "They are rough with me when I wet myself." B) "They do not give me my high blood pressure medications." C) "They are spending my money on illegal drugs." D) "They wake me up every 3 hours at night to see if I am incontinent."
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The Doctor's Notes Form is used to collect information that describes the patient's ____________________ and all the relevant details
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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