When Assessing a Patient Complaining of Shortness of Breath, Which

question 70

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient complaining of shortness of breath, which of the following actions should the EMT perform first?

• A) Ascertain whether the patient has used an MDI.
• B) Assess the adequacy of a patient's breathing.
• C) Get the patient's SpO₂ to 100%.
• D) Determine the cause of the shortness of breath.

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