You Have Arrived at a Residence to Help Another Crew

question 84

Multiple Choice

You have arrived at a residence to help another crew with a 62-year-old woman who is complaining of fatigue, chest discomfort, and diaphoresis. The EMTs on scene report that she has a history of hypertension for which she takes a blood pressure pill and is prescribed nitroglycerin because she has atherosclerosis. She also reports an allergy to aspirin. Vitals are pulse 64, respirations 16, blood pressure 128/86, and SpO₂ 97% on room air. Which of the following statements made by the EMTs would require immediate intervention on your part?

• A) "I am not going to attach the AED, because she is conscious and has a pulse."
• B) "I am going to put her on high-concentration oxygen because she had chest pain."
• C) "I will contact medical direction for permission to administer her nitroglycerin."
• D) "I am not going to give her any aspirin, because she says that she is allergic to it."

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