A 57-year-old man fell on the sidewalk, hitting his head on the concrete. According to witnesses, the patient was unresponsive for several minutes following the fall. Which one of the following would be MOST critical to relay to the physician in the emergency department?
A) History of depression
B) Knee replacement two years ago
C) Position in which the patient was found
D) History of alcoholism
Question 2You arrive on the scene to find a 16-year-old girl with difficulty breathing. She has a history of asthma. She has an inhaler, but it is empty. Which of the following breath sounds would you expect to hear?
A) Wheezing
B) Stridor
C) Gurgling
D) Crackles
Question 3You have been called to a residence of a diabetic patient who is confused. A family member states she could not reach the patient by telephone, so she came over and found the patient awake but confused. The patient can remember his name and address, but cannot remember the day or year. He refuses to go to the hospital, but consents to an assessment. Of the following physical exam findings, which one is MOST concerning?
A) Blood glucose level of 77 mg/dL
B) Bruise to the left temple
C) Heart rate of 62 beats per minute
D) SpO2 at 96 percent
Question 4You are called to a rural hospital to transfer a patient to another facility. Your 68-year-old patient presents with a complaint of shortness of breath. The diagnosis is congestive heart failure with acute pulmonary edema. Which of the following breath sounds would you expect to hear?
A) Stridor
B) Snoring
C) Crackles
D) Wheezing
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