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EMT-Basic NREMT®

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Assessment

Vital Sign Interpretation

UTI with sepsis

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 female with fever, flank pain, and increasing confusion.

BP

88/50

Pulse

118

RR

28

SpO₂

93%

Temp

39.8°C

Glucose

142

Select the most appropriate intervention.