On-Scene You Are Presented with a Confused Patient Suffering from Altered

question 4

Multiple Choice

On-scene you are presented with a confused patient suffering from altered mental status. Additionally, in front of the family, the patient is very irritable and verbally abusive toward all present, including EMS. His wife states that his "kidneys are no good" and he also has "sugar" problems. Your assessment indicates that he is dyspneic with pale skin that is covered with a fine white sediment. His radial pulse is weak, rapid, and irregular. Additionally, you note edema to his hands, feet, and face. Crackles are noted to the lungs bilaterally and he has a dialysis graft on his right forearm. Your partner reports that his heart rate is 164, respirations 26, blood pressure 176/90, and SpO₂ 89%. After applying high-concentration oxygen, which of the following would you perform next?

• A) Administer furosemide, 120 mg
• B) Infuse a 1000 mL bolus of NS
• C) Determine the blood glucose level
• D) Administer sodium bicarbonate, 50 mEq

Acknowledge the influence of egoism in prosocial behavior.

Explain the fundamental attribution error and its impact on understanding behavior.

Demonstrate knowledge of effort justification and its relation to value assessment.

Understand the definitions and examples of common ethical issues in business such as collusion, copyright infringement, and conflicts of interest.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Period

Occurs from about 2 to 8 weeks after pregnancy, in which rapid structural development takes place.

Blastocyst

A stage of early embryonic development in mammals, characterized by a spherical structure with an outer layer of cells and a fluid-filled cavity.

Major Body Systems

The main functional systems in the human body, such as the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the uterus so that the embryo can begin to grow.