You Are On-Scene with a 48-Year-Old Unresponsive Male Patient

question 42

Multiple Choice

You are on-scene with a 48-year-old unresponsive male patient.Bystanders state he complained of chest pain and then suddenly collapsed.Vital signs are blood pressure 68/42,pulse 36,and respiratory rate 3.He is unresponsive to painful stimuli.After performing the primary assessment and treating all life threats,what is your next intervention?

• A) Insert an oral airway.
• B) Administer high-concentration oxygen at 15 lpm by bag-valve mask.
• C) Package the patient for rapid transport.
• D) Apply the AED.

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