A 65-year-old patient is unresponsive after falling from standing. Which of the following signs would be most indicative of increasing intracranial pressure? Select the three answer options that are correct.

• A.Tachycardia
• B.Bradycardia
• C.Hypertension
• D.Hypotension
• E.Kussmaul respirations
• F.Cheyne-Stokes respirations

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A 70-year-old patient has a sudden onset of difficulty breathing with throat and chest tightness after working outside. The EMT auscultates bilateral wheezes. The vital signs are BP 60/44, P 128, R 28, and SpO# 90% on room air. Which of the following treatments should the EMT administer?

• A.Sublingual nitroglycerin
• B.Epinephrine auto-injector
• C.Positive pressure ventilations
• D.Patient's metered-dose inhaler

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A drowsy 72-year-old female complains of difficulty breathing. Her respiratory rate is 50, and her SpO# is 89% on room air. You should suspect

• A.Respiratory arrest
• B.Respiratory alkalosis
• C.Respiratory failure
• D.Respiratory distress

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What should you anticipate when you go in for a deposition?

• A.Your testimony will be informal and not admissible in court.
• B.An administrative law judge will hear the testimony.
• C.Attorneys for all sides will be present.
• D.No formal exhibits or documents will be allowed.

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A 51-year-old female was just removed from a house fire. Emergency medical responders have administered oxygen via nasal cannula. They report her vital signs are P 140, R 8 and shallow. She is confused and her skin is cyanotic and cool. You should

• A.increase the oxygen flow rate.
• B.begin transport and treat her en route.
• C.ventilate her with a BVM.
• D.administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask.

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