You Have Arrived at the Bedside of a 56-Year-Old Male

Multiple Choice

You have arrived at the bedside of a 56-year-old male complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath with a history of coronary heart disease, diabetes, and emphysema. A 12-lead EKG is to be performed. As you have completed an ALS-assist class and are permitted to help with ALS skills, which of the following can you do in caring for this patient?

A) Apply the electrodes for a 12-lead ECG.
B) Start a small-gauge IV, but not hang fluids.
C) Interpret a 12-lead ECG tracing.
D) Decrease the rate of IV fluid to avoid overhydration.