You Have Arrived by the Side of a Cyanotic Patient

question 72

Multiple Choice

You have arrived by the side of a cyanotic patient who is responsive only to painful stimuli and exhibiting stridorous respirations. Which one of the following would be most appropriate?

• A) Prepare and apply the pulse oximeter before administering oxygen.
• B) Provide positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
• C) Obtain a full set of vital signs excluding the patient's temperature.
• D) Attempt to determine what happened to the patient or any existing medical problems.

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