The First Action a Practitioner Should Take with an Apneic

question 16

Multiple Choice

The first action a practitioner should take with an apneic patient is ____________

• A) Apply 100% oxygen by non-rebreather mask
• B) Obtain intubation kit and insert an ETT into the airway
• C) Insert an oral airway and begin bag/mask ventilation
• D) Initiate non-invasive CPAP ventilation

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