When performing a secondary assessment on an elderly male patient who is confused and combative, which of these assessment findings should be of most concern to the EMT?
A) Respirations of 20 breaths/min
B) Pulse of 164
C) Bruising to the back of the hand
D) Pulse oximeter reading of 94% on room air
B) Pulse of 164
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a. desires b. wants c. needs d. requests
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A male patient with an acute exacerbation of his emphysema presents in severe distress with decreased air movement and diffuse inspiratory wheezes in all fields. HR = 132, BP = 142/88, RR =30, SaO2 = 88%. Which of the following blood gas values is most likely?
A) pH of 7.6 B) PO2 of 100 mmHg C) PCO2 of 70 mmHg D) PCO2 of 35 mmHg
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