Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

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You are performing a secondary assessment on a severely injured patient while en route to a trauma center. During the assessment, you note that the patient's respiratory rate has increased. You should:

assess his oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter

count the number of respirations per minute

immediately notify the receiving facility

repeat the primary assessment and treat as needed

During a secondary assessment on a severely injured patient, if you note that the patient's respiratory rate has increased, the correct course of action is to repeat the primary assessment and treat as needed. This is important to reassess the patient's condition and make any necessary adjustments to their treatment plan based on the new information obtained. It is crucial to continuously monitor and reassess patients during transport to ensure their stability and provide appropriate care. Options A, B, and C do not address the immediate need to reassess and treat the patient based on the new finding of an increased respiratory rate.

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