Reference no: EM133563826
Situation #1: Hypoglycemia due to insulin overdose
1. Describe what you find on assessment, including OPQRST, SAMPLE, Vitals, and Physical Exam
2. Plot a treatment plan for the disease process while on scene
3. If a family member asks you what treatments they will get in the hospital, describe at least one
4. How do you handle this patient if they have a malfunctioning insulin pump?
Situation #2: Hypoglycemia due to malnutrition
1. Describe what you find on assessment, including OPQRST, SAMPLE, Vitals, and Physical Exam
2. Plot a treatment plan for the disease process while on scene
3. If a family member asks you what treatments they will get in the hospital, describe at least one
4. If this patient refused, what should they eat and why?
Situation # 3: Cholecystitis
1. Describe what you find on assessment, including OPQRST, SAMPLE, Vitals, and Physical Exam
2. Plot a treatment plan for the disease process while on scene
3. If a family member asks you what treatments they will get in the hospital, describe at least one
4. How can this disorder be differentiated from kidney stones?
Situation # 4: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
1. Describe what you find on assessment, including OPQRST, SAMPLE, Vitals, and Physical Exam
2. Plot a treatment plan for the disease process while on scene
3. If a family member asks you what treatments they will get in the hospital, describe at least one
4. Why would the patient likely receive potassium in the hospital?
Situation # 5: Thyrotoxicosis
1. Describe what you find on assessment, including OPQRST, SAMPLE, Vitals, and Physical Exam
2. Plot a treatment plan for the disease process while on scene
3. If a family member asks you what treatments they will get in the hospital, describe at least one
4. How does this relate to Graves Disease?