Ca-copr-pcp Practice Questions - COPR Primary Care Paramedic Entry-to-Practice Exam

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A PCP is caring for a patient in severe respiratory distress due to a suspected tension pneumothorax. The patient's condition is deteriorating rapidly. The paramedic knows that needle chest decompression is an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) skill in their jurisdiction, but they have read about how to perform it. How should the PCP proceed?

Perform the needle chest decompression immediately to save the patient's life, as the clinical need is urgent. Call the base hospital medical director to ask for a one-time verbal authorization to perform the procedure. Maintain basic airway management, administer high-flow oxygen, and request immediate ACP intercept or rapid transport. Delegate the procedure to a bystander who claims to be a retired nurse to avoid direct liability.

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Maintain basic airway management, administer high-flow oxygen, and request immediate ACP intercept or rapid transport.

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