During which essential component of patient assessment does the AEMT identify and manage any immediate threats to the patient's life and establish priorities for treatment and transport?

If the SA node fails to fire and the AV junction becomes the heart's primary pacemaker, the rhythm depicted on the EKG is called:

a. normal sinus. b. atrial fibrillation. c. premature junctional complex. d. junctional escape.

Your partner believes the 90-year-old male you are caring for is dehydrated. What sign best reinforces his suspicion?

A) Increased blood pressure B) Dry and flaky skin C) Poor skin turgor D) Dry mouth and tongue