Define geriatrics

You find a patient, who seized for approximately 2 minutes, supine on the kitchen floor. He responds to painful stimuli and has snoring respirations. Emergency Medical Responders are holding manual in-line spinal stabilization and report the following vital signs: heart rate is 124 beats per minute, and his pulse oximetry is 89% on room air. He has cool and clammy skin. Which one of the following

should you do first? A) Suction the airway. B) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver. C) Provide supplemental oxygen. D) Determine a history of seizures.

A patient's wife called 9-1-1 because the patient was complaining of a severe headache and nausea. The patient is conscious and alert, but obviously upset that his wife called 9-1-1 without consulting with him first. As you present the blood pressure cuff, the patient folds his arms and turns away from you. From this patient's actions, you should conclude that:

A) he is not mentally competent. B) you do not have consent to treat him. C) consent to treat this patient is implied. D) he will only consent to EMS transport.