When assessing a patient complaining of shortness of breath, which of the following actions should the EMT perform first?
A) Ascertain whether the patient has used an MDI.
B) Assess the adequacy of a patient's breathing.
C) Get the patient's SpO2 to 100.
D) Determine the cause of the shortness of breath.
Question 2
Which of the following is proper when assisting a patient with the use of a prescribed inhaler?
A) Make sure that the inhaler has been kept in the refrigerator.
B) Do not use the patient's inhaler, because you do not know how the medication has been stored.
C) Have the patient inhale deeply before delivering the spray.
D) Have the patient hold the inhaled medication in his lungs as long as possible.
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