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NREMT Paramedic Certification Exam

Category - Paramedic

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You enter a home with an 8-year-old child suffering from an asthma attack. He appears to be in great respiratory distress and is starting to show signs of cyanosis. Which of the following actions should not be taken in this case?

Administer the child’s inhaled steroid medication.
Administer the child’s bronchodilators.
Seat the child in the proper breathing position.
Apply a facemask giving a steady flow of oxygen.

Explanation

Answer - A - Administering inhaled steroid medication should not be used in a case of an attack. This will reduce inflammation, but not help the patient in an attack.

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