Assessment indicates that a term newborn's respiratory rate is 38 breaths per minute and his heart rate is 80 beats per minute after administration of supplemental blow-by oxygen. The EMT should:
A) Administer high-concentration oxygen via a pediatric nonrebreather mask
B) Start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen
C) Continue to monitor the baby for another 30 seconds
D) Start chest compressions at a rate of 120 compressions per minute
B) Start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen
You might also like to view...
Your patient is a 61-year-old man complaining of sudden onset mid-sternal chest pain. His color is ashen and he is diaphoretic. He takes an aspirin daily as well as medication for hypertension. His blood pressure is 100/60. His heart rate is 110. Respiration rate is 26. Pulse oximeter reads 96 percent on room air. Which of the following BEST describes side-effects you could see from nitroglycerin
administration? A) Anti-ischemic effects B) An increase in preload C) Bradycardia from vasodilation D) Hypotension
NFPA 1901 states that piping should be sized so that pumpers with a capacity of 500 GPM or less should be capable of flowing ___ GPM from their booster tank.
A. 100 B. 250 C. 500 D. 750