You arrive on scene where an unresponsive patient is being treated. The OEC Technician on scene tells you that she thinks the patient may have had a stroke. You suggest to the patroller to first:

a. place a nasal airway and suction the patient.
b. assist ventilations with a BVM.
c. apply a nonrebreather mask and provide oxygen.
d. determine if a pulse is present.


Answer: c

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