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NREMT Paramedic Certification Exam

Category - Paramedic

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You find a patient with a penetration from to a sharp object in the upper right chest area. Sp O2 is reading 76%, breathing rate is at 30 breaths/minute, and there is no severe bleeding. Which of the following conclusions cannot be true in this situation?
  1. An occlusive dressing must be used.
  2. Oxygen must be administered via non-rebreather.
  3. Artificial respiration must be a priority.
  4. The object must be stabilized.
Explanation
Answer - B - Oxygen must be administered; however, artificial respiration must be initiated at the same time. In order to do both, a non-rebreather cannot be used. A bag-valve-mask should be used instead.
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David Jones says:

Bvm was not an option, and with the resp count at 30 a nrb would not be sufficient, so c should be the correct answer because you do provide artificial ventilation with a bvm

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