You receive a call for a 4-year-old female with severe dehydration. When you assess her, you note that she is semiconscious, has a weak and rapid carotid pulse, and rapid respirations with reduced tidal volume. The MOST appropriate treatment for this child includes:
A. 100% oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and a 20 mL/kg bolus of normal saline.
B. assisted ventilation, insertion of an IO catheter, and a 500 mL fluid bolus.
C. blow-by oxygen with a facemask and rapid transport with IV therapy en route.
D. assisted ventilation and rapid transport with IV therapy en route to the hospital.
Answer: D. assisted ventilation and rapid transport with IV therapy en route to the hospital.
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You have been asked to put a patient on a nonrebreather mask at 15 LPM. After you have finished attaching the regulator to the oxygen cylinder, your next step is to:
a. turn the valve stem on the top of the cylinder using a special oxygen wrench or key. b. attach the nonrebreather mask to the regulator and fill the reservoir. c. turn the oxygen control knob to 15 LPM. d. check the pressure gauge indicator to determine how much pressure is in the cylinder.