Question

8161 - A patient develops a sudden onset of chest discomfort and shortness of breath while working in his garden. Skin is pale and covered in a red rash. You should Select one: OA. move the patient into the shade and begin cooling measures. B. provide high flow oxygen and transport. C. assist the patient with his epinephrine auto-injector D. assist the patient taking his nitroglycerin.

Answer 1

ANSWER.

* Shortness of breath,chest tightness and pale skin covered in a red rash

are the manifestation of severe anaphylactic reaction.

So you should

   C) Assist the patient with his epinephrine auto injector.

       then call 911 because it's effect last only for 30 min and patient may

       require another dose if another reaction occur.