You are transporting a 42-year-old male who experienced blunt abdominal trauma. He is receiving oxygen at 12 L/min via a nonrebreathing mask and full spinal precautions have been applied. During your reassessment, you note his level of consciousness has decreased and his respirations have become shallow. You should: Select one: A. suction his oropharynx to ensure it is clear of secretions and then increase the oxygen flow rate to 15 L/min. B. insert an airway adjunct if he will tolerate it and begin assisting his ventilations with a BVM. C. perform a comprehensive secondary assessment to determine why his clinical status has changed. D. reassess his vital signs and then notify the receiving hospital of the change in his clinical status.

You are transporting a 42-year-old male who experienced blunt abdominal trauma. He is receiving oxygen at 12 L/min via a nonrebreathing mask and full spinal precautions have been applied. During your reassessment, you note his level of consciousness has decreased and his respirations have become shallow. You should:
Select one:
A. suction his oropharynx to ensure it is clear of secretions and then increase the oxygen flow rate to 15 L/min.
B. insert an airway adjunct if he will tolerate it and begin assisting his ventilations with a BVM.
C. perform a comprehensive secondary assessment to determine why his clinical status has changed.
D. reassess his vital signs and then notify the receiving hospital of the change in his clinical status.

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