A 3-year-old became ill at about 7:00 p.m. By 10:00 p.m. she is struggling to breathe, sitting up, and very still. She has a high fever, drooling, and making noise when she inhales. You should:
A) insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
B) place a source of oxygen near the patient's face.
C) ask the child to open wide so you can take a look at her throat.
D) reassure the parents that this sounds like the croup and there is nothing to worry about.
Question 2
Which of the following is the main focus of the EMT's assessment and history taking of the patient with abdominal pain?
A) Determining if the patient meets criteria to refuse treatment and transport
B) Determining the presence of shock
C) Determining the possible need for immediate surgery
D) Determining the cause of the pain
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
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