On scene, you find a 2-year-old male patient in significant respiratory distress. He is responsive to painful stimuli and exhibits noisy respirations through an open airway. His breathing is shallow at a rate of 44 breaths/min. His pulse is rapid. Assessment of the skin shows it to be cool and diaphoretic, with cyanosis to the extremities and around the mouth. What is the immediate priority for this patient?
A) Start positive pressure ventilation
B) Insert an oropharyngeal airway
C) Apply oxygen through a pediatric nonrebreather mask
D) Move the patient to the ambulance for immediate transport
A) Start positive pressure ventilation
You might also like to view...
Why are dates and names of attendees so important to record?
A) As proof of who was present when a particular topic was discussed B) They provide consistency from minutes to minutes C) They are part of the historical record of the meeting D) As proof that the meeting occurred on that date
Which principle of ethics requires caregivers to involve the patient in medical decision making?
a. Paternalism b. Fidelity c. Beneficence d. Autonomy
For hot and cold stone therapy, describe the proper hygiene steps after the treatment
What will be an ideal response?
Alginate in the sol state is ____________
a. liquid b. solid c. gas d. alginate does not go into the sol state