You arrive at the scene where a 49 year old woman is found semiconscious on the floor of her living room. The patient's husband tells you that they were watching TV when this condition suddenly developed. No trauma was involved. The patient moans occasionally and has slight cyanosis to her lips. The patient's respirations are at a rate of 26 breaths/min and shallow. The most appropriate management includes
A. a nasal cannula set at 1 to 6 L/min
B. assisted ventilations with 100% oxygen
C. a simple face mask set at 10 to 12 L/min
D. A nonrebreathing mask set at 15 L/min
Answer: B. assisted ventilations with 100% oxygen
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A) Assess and manage the airway B) Apply direct pressure to the laceration C) Provide supplemental oxygen D) Check the pulse and blood pressure
To assess an? infant's airway, you? should:
A) perform a tongue-jaw lift.
B) hyperextend the head and lift the chin.
C) perform a jaw-thrust maneuver.
D) carefully extend the head and neck.