West Coast EMT Block 4 Online 2023/2024

West Coast EMT Block 4 Online 2023/2024 A 77-year-old female presents with an acute onset of altered mental status. Her son is present and advises that she has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and glaucoma. He further advises that she takes numerous medications and that she is normally alert. When you assess this patient, it is important to note that: - ANSWER the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which suggests a new health problem. A specific legal document that directs relatives and caregivers regarding the medical treatment that may be given to patients who cannot speak for themselves is called a(n): - ANSWER advance directive. An 84-year-old male fell a week ago and has been bedridden since then. Today, he presents with an altered mental status. His skin is pale and cold and his respirations are rapid and shallow. The EMT should suspect: - ANSWER a systemic infection. An abdominal aortic aneurysm: - ANSWER is often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis. Because of the complexity of the older patient and the vagueness of his or her complaint, you should: - ANSWER attempt to differentiate between chronic and acute problems