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NREMT Advanced EMT

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You have been called to the local park for a young woman who was stung by a bee . She is having a severe reaction and has gone into anaphylactic shock. You know you must immediately provide aggressive airway management and oxygenation. At what percentage will you provide oxygenation?
  1. 70%
  2. 80%
  3. 90%
  4. 100%
Explanation
Answer - D - When providing airway management and oxygenation to a patient who is suffering from anaphylactic shock, the oxygenation should be at 100%. The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis usually begin within 1 minute following exposure to the antigen. However, the reaction may come on up to an hour after exposure. The speed of onset usually predicts the severity of the response.
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