You are transporting an elderly woman who fell in a nursing home and has outward rotation of her left leg. She has a lengthy medical history, including dementia. Currently, she is very quiet and receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. She also is immobilized to a long spine board. During your reassessment, you note her to be alert but confused, with slightly accelerated respirations and a
strong radial pulse. You also note that her SpO2 has dropped from 97 percent on scene to 91 percent. You should:
A) request ALS assistance.
B) perform a head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver.
C) apply a nonrebreather.
D) start positive pressure ventilation.
Answer: C
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