A 44-year-old male was using an industrial drain cleaning solvent to clean the drains in his house. The solvent ate through the pipes on the second floor, spilling into the walls and filling the house with fumes. He was in the house for several minutes prior to getting himself out. The primary assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented with a patent airway. He is complaining of dizziness and
has rapid respirations. His radial pulse is fast and strong, and his skin is warm and pink. What action should the EMT take first?
A) Insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
B) Start positive pressure ventilation.
C) Administer supplemental oxygen.
D) Provide rapid transport in a semi-Fowler's position.
C
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The following appears as an entry for category code 292: 292 Drug-induced mental disorders INCLUDES Organic brain syndrome associated with consumption of drugs Use additional code for any associated drug dependence (304.0-304.9). Use additional E code to identify drug. Which one of the following statements is true in reference to the preceding entry for category code 292?
A) A patient has abused Oxycontin, which has resulted in a mental disorder. A V code would be used to identify the drug. B) Sally Smith has been diagnosed with a drug-induced mental disorder and drug dependence. Two codes would be used in coding this case. C) Organic brain syndrome associated with the consumption of drugs is not classified to category code 292. D) E codes are used with codes from category 292 to identify associated drug dependence.
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