A Female Patient with a History of Asthma Called 911

question 70

Multiple Choice

A female patient with a history of asthma called 911 with a complaint of shortness of breath. On scene, you assisted her with the administration of her metered dose inhaler containing albuterol. Which one of the following interventions will you use to best determine if the patient is improving or not?

• A) Ask the patient if she finds it easier to breathe.
• B) Inquire if she feels the need for another dose of albuterol.
• C) Obtain pulse oximetry readings every 3 minutes.
• D) Re-obtain a SAMPLE history and look for new information.

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