A patient with a history of diabetes is slightly confused and irritable. According to family members, he accidentally took too much insulin this morning and did not eat breakfast. Since he is conscious with an intact gag reflex, medical direction has ordered you to administer oral glucose. Which one of the following BEST represents the indication for the medication?
A) High blood sugar
B) Confusion and irritability
C) Intact gag reflex
D) Authorization by medical direction
Question 2In your attempt to evaluate an agitated 39-year-old woman, you observe signs that might indicate impending violence. These signs include which of the following?
A) Pacing
B) Profuse sweating
C) Edema
D) Melancholy
Question 3After assisting a patient with her EpiPen, she states that it is much easier for her to breathe. However, her heart rate has increased from 92 to 118 beats per minute. In relation to the epinephrine, the AEMT recognizes the increased heart rate as a(n):
A) contraindication.
B) therapeutic effect.
C) side effect.
D) allergy.
Question 4A patient is found in an alleyway, conscious, alert, and breathing. The patient complains of extreme nausea, chills, and is having hallucinations. He keeps asking for a drink of beer. You suspect:
A) schizophrenia.
B) cognitive disorder.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) acute withdrawal.
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