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EMT-Basic NREMT®

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Assessment

Vital Sign Interpretation

DKA presentation

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

Known type 1 diabetic with polyuria, abdominal pain, and Kussmaul respirations.

BP

128/78

Pulse

108

RR

28

SpO₂

97%

Temp

98.2°F

Glucose

486

Select the most appropriate intervention.