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A 13-year-old male has been skateboarding in temperatures of
100F (37.7 C) and has been drinking caffeinated soft drinks. He
complains of palpitations. The cardiac monitor displays a
narrow-QRS tachycardia at a rate of 150 beats/minute. Vital
signs are BP-108/62, R-24. What should you do? Correct
Answer Transport the patient by ambulance, monitor closely,
and administer fluids en route
A 15-year-old male complains of lower abdominal pain with
nausea. He is in the fetal position and states, "it hurts to walk."
What should you suspect? Correct Answer Appendicitis
A 20-year-old male college student complains of acute onset of
fever, headache, vomiting, and malaise. He appears ill and has a
petechial rash on his extremities. What should you suspect?
Correct Answer Meningitis
A 20-year-old male complains of severe pain after a jellyfish
sting. He has a red, swollen ankle and foot. What should you
do? Correct Answer Wash the area and administer an analgesic
A 21-year-old male complains of sharp chest pain and shortness
of breath. The symptoms started when he lifted a heavy object.
Vital signs are BP-152/96, P-108, R-24 and diminished on the
left. What should you suspect? Correct Answer Spontaneous
Pneumothorax
, A 22-year old male has recently undergone a surgical procedure
to repair an injury to thoracic vertebrae T1-T2. Assessment
indicates the patient is alert and oriented, bradycardic,
hypotensive, and has warm, dry skin. Which type of shock is
most likely occurring? Correct Answer Neurogenic
A 26-year-old male has abdominal pain. He is able to pinpoint
exactly where it hurts, experiences rebound tenderness on
physical exam, and guards the affected area. Which type of pain
should you suspect? Correct Answer Somatic
A 27-year old male is agitated and talks continuously. His pupils
are dilated. He admits to being awake for 36 hours straight. Vital
signs are BP-188/98, P-140, R-30. What type of overdose should
you suspect? Correct Answer Bath Salts
A 27-year-old male is breathing fast and deep. He works at a
preschool and believes that the children plan to harm him.
Which of the following statements is the most helpful when
treating this patient? Correct Answer " I understand why you
are concerned. Please tell me more about why you feel this
way."
A 30-year-old female complains of acute chest tightness,
shortness of breath, and a non productive cough. She states that
this happens frequently and usually resolves after using her
"inhaler." What should you suspect? Correct Answer Asthma
A 33-year-old female is threatening suicide because her partner
left her. Which of the following would be an appropriate
response? Correct Answer What was your plan to kill yourself
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