You Are Transporting a Child with a Small Laceration to His

question 54

Multiple Choice

You are transporting a child with a small laceration to his leg, sustained after cutting himself of a piece of broken glass. During transport, you observe a pulse oximeter reading of 87% on the frantic, crying, and actively moving child. The child is alert and oriented with a normal pulse and respiratory rate with pink skin that is warm to touch. Your immediate action would be to:

• A) start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
• B) attempt to calm the child and obtain another SpO₂ reading.
• C) apply high-concentration oxygen via nonrebreather.
• D) check the laceration for uncontrolled bleeding.

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