Which of the following psychological disorders can cause a patient to have a blank affect?

An 18 year old female complains of increasing low abdominal pain and tenderness over the past hour. You should direct your patient interview toward questions covering

Pelvic inflammatory disease is most often caused by

Most ingested poisons are absorbed in the

Agonal respirations are

A 62 year old male is having chest pain. He tells you it began one hour ago. You auscultate crackles in his lungs. His vital signs are P 94, R 16, BP 142/82, and SpO2 is 94% on room air. You administer aspirin and begin transport. En route he begins to sweat and wheeze. His BP changes to 106/82. You should suspect

A 72 year old male is vomiting large amounts of dark, foul-smelling liquids. He has diffuse, colicky abdominal pain. His skin is cool and clammy. His vital signs are P 112, R 16, BP 108/86, and SpO2 is 94% on room air. You should

You are called to an unkempt home of a 32 year old female who complains of an acute onset of shortness of breath. You hear diffuse wheezes throughout her lung fields. During your assessment, she tells you she is AFRAID to go outside and to the hospital. Her vital signs are P 90, R 16, BP 128/84, and SpO2 is 92% on room air. You should suspect

What is the primary cause of esophageal varices?

An 18 year old female is in law enforcement custody. She was pulled over for unsafe driving, spit on the officer, and tried to punch him before she became unresponsive. You should first

Which of the following specific therapeutic effects of epinephrine will reduce hypotension in a patient who is having an anaphylactic reaction?

A 78 year old male complains of chest pain. During your examination, you see what appears to be a pulsating mass in the center of his abdomen. You place your hand over it and count a rate of 78. Your partner reports his vital signs are P 78, R 16, BP 110/82, and SpO2 is 95% on room air. You should suspect the mass is a/an

Which of the following findings should lead you to suspect that your patient is suffering from a dissection of his aorta?

The most important treatment you can provide to a rape victim is to

A 46 year old male complains of severe epigastric pain 20 minutes after eating dinner. He is diaphoretic and pale. His vitals are P 94, R 16, BP 138/82, and SpO2 is 96% on room air. You should

As you approach a parked car, you see a middle-aged female who appears to be sleeping. There is a sign on the window that reads, "Beware hydrogen sulfide gas!" You should

A 9 year old male is sick and complains of abdominal pain. His mother tells you he won't sit up and you observe him lying in a fetal position in bed. His skin is hot to touch. As you begin to assess him, you should ask,

An anaphylactic reaction occurs because of a/an

Patients who have a history of behavioral illness most often become involved with EMS when they

A 19 year old male threatens to kill you if you approach him. He has already told his mother that he wants to die. You should first

Which of the following is the most common inhaled poison?

Heat stroke patients have hot, dry skin because

An 84 year old female has a weakening of her abdominal wall muscles, and bowel is bulging out of the abdominal cavity below the skin. You should suspect a/an

A homeless 60 year old male is leaning against a sign talking to no visible person. When you ask, he tells you he's interviewing for a job. You should suspect he has

A 63 year old male who has a history of alcoholism is vomiting up bright red blood. You should suspect

While completing a mental status examination, a 28 year old male states, "I am afraid the CIA is going to arrest me for being an alien from outer space." You should suspect

Body temperature is controlled by the brain's