You are on-scene with a 48-year-old unresponsive male patient. Bystanders state he complained of chest pain and then suddenly collapsed. Vital signs are blood pressure 68/42, pulse 36, and respiratory rate 3. He is unresponsive to painful stimuli. After performing the primary assessment and treating all life threats, what is your next intervention?
A) Package the patient for rapid transport.
B) Administer high-concentration oxygen at 15 lpm by bag-valve mask.
C) Insert an oral airway.
D) Apply the AED.
A
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A. Z B. 7 C. X D. 0
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