A 16-year-old boy has been inhaling paint fumes to feel good. His ...

[sarasara]

A 16-year-old boy has been inhaling paint fumes to feel good. His grandmother called 911 when she found him doing this in the basement and he told her he was having a hard time breathing. He is alert and oriented, with a patent airway and adequate breathing. His radial pulse is strong and skin warm and dry. Your partner reports mild wheezing in both lungs. Vital signs are: pulse 92, respirations 20, blood pressure 148/62, and SpO2 98 percent on room air. He has no medical history. Appropriate initial care would include:
 
  A) positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
  B) breathing treatment with a metered dose inhaler.
  C) oxygen at four liters per minute through a nasal cannula.
  D) high flow oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.

Question 2

After arriving at an unconscious patient's side the AEMT MUST:
 
  A) identify threats to life, and treat those first.
  B) identify patient's medical history so as to understand the physical exam findings.
  C) identify a detailed understanding of events leading up to the EMS call.
  D) identify all injuries before beginning treatment.

[softEldritch]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A

[sarasara]

Gracias!

[duy1981999]

Excellent