What should your first action be when treating a 40-year old man with rapid respirations?

A. Apply 100% supplemental oxygen.
B. insert an airway adjunct as needed.
C. Assess the regularity and quality of breathing.
D. Initiate artificial ventilations with a pocket mask.


Answer: C. Assess the regularity and quality of breathing.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Digital x-ray sensors

are sealed and waterproofed. cannot be sterilized. must be covered with a barrier. all of the above.

Health Professions

A series of questions that help navigate the coder to the most specific code is called a(n) _____.

A. fish bone diagram B. brain storming C. I Ching D. decision tree

Health Professions

Which of the following bones is affected with a swollen, painful deformity to the lateral bone of the left forearm?

A. Ulna B. Radius C. Clavicle D. Humerus

Health Professions

An internally rotated AP oblique elbow projection with accurate positioning demonstrates which of the following structures in profile?

1. Capitulum 2. Radial head 3. Medial trochlea 4. Coronoid process a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 4 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 3 and 4 only

Health Professions