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NREMT Paramedic Certification Exam

Category - Paramedic

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A 50-year-old man is sweating and breathing at a rate of 30 breaths per minute and shallow. What is the appropriate action that must be taken?
  1. Initiate artificial respiration at a rate of 1 breath every 2 seconds.
  2. Initiate artificial respiration at a rate of 1 breath every 4 seconds.
  3. Give two initial breaths then check for a pulse.
  4. Give two initial breaths then initiate CPR.
Explanation
Answer - B - Give artificial respiration at a rate of 1 breath for every 4 seconds. This will give the patient approximately 15 breaths per minute.
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