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Sample itemWhat is the priority for a child with severe breathing difficulty?
Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.
The answer and the reasoning
A. Assess and support airway and breathing
Severe respiratory distress can deteriorate quickly, so airway patency, breathing effort, oxygenation, and circulation must be assessed and supported immediately.
Option by option
A. Assess and support airway and breathing (correct)
Correct: airway and breathing support are immediate priorities.
B. Measure school performance
School performance is not an emergency assessment.
C. Perform vision chart
Vision testing can wait until stabilization.
D. Delay oxygen assessment
Oxygen assessment should not be delayed.
Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.
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