Author Question: On scene, a 6-year-old male who is short of breath will not allow EMRs to place a nonrebreather face ... (Read 114 times)

fox · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

On scene, a 6-year-old male who is short of breath will not allow EMRs to place a nonrebreather face mask on his face. Assessment indicates moderate respiratory distress with the following vital signs: pulse 124, respirations 24, blood pressure 98/56, and SpO2 93. At this time, you:

A) use a nasal cannula with 2 liters oxygen.
B) hold the nonrebreather mask to his face.
C) start positive pressure ventilation.
D) place a nasal airway and nasal cannula with 6 liters oxygen.

Question 2

A patient informs you that he has a history of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. To best assess the status of this condition, you should:

A) auscultate the lower abdominal quadrants.
B) palpate the abdomen.
C) examine the abdomen for bruising.
D) palpate the flanks and back.