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EMT-Basic NREMT®

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Assessment

Vital Sign Interpretation

Sepsis suspicion

How this exercise works

Read the vitals panel (BP, HR, RR, SpO₂, skin signs), identify the primary problem, and select the most appropriate first intervention within EMT-Basic scope.

Fundamental concept

Reading blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and SpO₂ together to identify perfusion failure and guide first interventions.

Read: Vital Sign Interpretation at the EMT-Basic Level →

Scenario

Elderly patient with fever and altered mental status.

BP

92/54

Pulse

124

RR

26

SpO₂

94%

Temp

39.4°C

Glucose

186

Select the most appropriate intervention.