The patient is a 3-month-old infant who suddenly developed cyanosis and audible expiratory wheezing. Retractions and nasal flaring with a respiratory rate of 80/minute are present. The patient's mother reports that he has had a mild cold with a cough for two or three days. The patient has had a low-grade fever. There is no family history of asthma or allergies. The initial treatment of choice for this patient would be:
a. epinephrine 1:1000 subcutaneous.
b. humidified oxygen.
c. nebulized racemic epinephrine.
d. immediate endotracheal intubation.
Question 2
The SafeCom program recommends that agencies:
a. develop a 10-code system for radio communications.
b. have a statewide 10-code system for radio communications.
c. all use a standardized 10-code system for radio communications.
d. all use plain English for radio communications.
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