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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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A respiratory therapist responds to a patient who appears to have a piece of ice obstructing their airway.

What is the first thing the therapist should do?
  1. Provide oxygenation
  2. Open the airway
  3. Monitor vital signs
  4. Auscultate for bilateral breath sounds.
Explanation
Answer: B-Upon finding a patient with a foreign body obstruction, the therapist must first clear the obstruction. This should be done by performing back blows. If this is not successful in dislodging the obstruction, the Heimlich maneuver should be performed. After the obstruction is removed, oxygen should be provided to the patient.
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