You have just assisted with the delivery of a full-term newborn. The baby was delivered 1 minute ago and appears cyanotic in the trunk and extremities, has a weak cry, some flexion of the extremities, grimaces when stimulated, and has a heart rate of 110. Based on your APGAR assessment, what is your MOST appropriate next step? A) Begin chest compressions and positive pressure ventilation B) Dry and warm the infant, suction the airway, and provide stimulation C) Administer blow-by oxygen only and continue monitoring D) Wrap the infant and place skin-to-skin with the mother

A 5-year-old child is choking and becomes unresponsive in front of you. What is your next action? A. Perform abdominal thrusts B. Begin CPR starting with chest compressions C. Perform blind finger sweeps D. Give rescue breaths

A patient is stung by a bee and develops hives, facial swelling, and difficulty breathing within minutes. This rapid, life-threatening reaction is caused by: A) The body releasing large amounts of histamine and other chemicals, causing widespread vasodilation and bronchoconstriction B) A localized bacterial infection spreading from the sting site into the bloodstream C) A direct toxic effect of the bee venom destroying red blood cells D) The nervous system overreacting and causing the heart rate to slow dramatically

A 20-year-old male with an open compound fracture of the femur; he is screaming in pain. • Patient B: A 30-year-old female who is unconscious, has agonal respirations (3 per minute), and a weak carotid pulse. • Patient C: A 50-year-old male with a 2-inch laceration on his forehead that is bleeding moderately; he is walking around dazed. • Patient D: A 10-year-old girl who is not breathing and has no pulse. According to START Triage, which patient is your Immediate (Red Tag) priority? 1. Patient A 2. Patient B 3. Patient C 4. Patient D

A 68-year-old female is found sitting in a recliner, complaining of "crushing" chest pain and extreme weakness. She appears pale, cool, and clammy. You note distended neck veins (JVD) and hear crackles (rales) in the lower lobes of both lungs upon auscultation. Vital Signs: • Heart Rate: 118 bpm, weak and thready • Blood Pressure: 78/52 mmHg • Respirations: 26 breaths/min and labored • SpO_2: 89% on room air Based on this clinical presentation, what is the most likely underlying cause of her hypotension? A) Massive Pulmonary Embolism (Obstructive Shock) B) Left Ventricular Failure (Cardiogenic Shock) C) Systemic Vasodilation (Anaphylactic Shock) D) Internal Hemorrhage (Hypovolemic Shock)