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A child with asthma has not improved after two puffs of her inhaler and is struggling to breathe. You should:
Severe attack — escalate to EMS. The correct answer is "Call 9-1-1 and have her continue using the inhaler as directed". This reflects the accepted standard for
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Question: A child with asthma has not improved after two puffs of her inhaler and is struggling to breathe. You should:
Answer options: ✅ Call 9-1-1 and have her continue using the inhaler as directed
- Wait another hour
- Lay her flat
- Give cold water
Correct answer: Call 9-1-1 and have her continue using the inhaler as directed
Explanation: Severe attack — escalate to EMS. The correct answer is "Call 9-1-1 and have her continue using the inhaler as directed". This reflects the accepted standard for the firstaid assessment and aligns with the official handbook for this competency.
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