You have been called for a patient who has overdosed on drugs and alcohol. The patient is responsive to painful stimuli and is breathing shallowly at eight times per minute, but exhibits no cyanosis. Which of the following best describes his condition and the appropriate intervention?

Question

A) Inadequate breathing; administer oxygen at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather facemask.
B) Adequate breathing; administer oxygen at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather facemask.
C) Adequate breathing; initiate positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
D) Inadequate respirations; start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.

Answer 1

Answer: D