The first action a practitioner should take with an apneic patient is ____________
A) Apply 100% oxygen by non-rebreather mask
B) Obtain intubation kit and insert an ETT into the airway
C) Insert an oral airway and begin bag/mask ventilation
D) Initiate non-invasive CPAP ventilation

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When caring for a patient who is apneic,bag/mask ventilation followed by intubation and mechanical ventilatory support is indicated.Only through support of ventilation by artificial means can the patient continue to survive.

The First Action a Practitioner Should Take with an Apneic