A patient has inhaled cyanide gas. He is alert and complaining of shortness of breath. His airway is patent, his breathing is adequate, and his radial pulse is strong. His skin is warm and dry, and his breath sounds are clear. Given these assessment findings, what should the AEMT do FIRST?
A) Administer the antidote for cyanide.
B) Monitor the patient and transport.
C) Administer oxygen via nonrebreather mask.
D) Obtain vital signs with the patient in a supine position.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is true regarding the unit "mole"?
A) If the masses of two atoms differ, then a mole of one substance will weigh more than a mole of the other. B) Because the number of atoms in a mole is constant, one mole of any substance has the same weight as does one mole of any other substance. C) The unit "mole" uses the standard of one mole of carbon-12, because one mole of carbon-12 is the heaviest substance known. D) Both A and C are correct.
ICD-10-CM Chapter 15 codes are used only in live infants' records
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false