Author Question: During the initial check for respirations on a person you are triaging, you find that he has an open ... (Read 73 times)

audie · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

During the initial check for respirations on a person you are triaging, you find that he has an open airway and is breathing. His respiratory rate is approximately 20 breaths per minute. What is your next step?

a. Move on to the next person. c. Administer oxygen (if allowed).
b. Tag him as immediate. d. Assess perfusion.

Question 2

Cardiac decompensation is considered a true medical emergency in patients with preexisting cardiac or pulmonary compromise.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false