Question

(3.2.b) breathing emergencies: quiz
how can you best care for a person in respiratory distress until ems personnel arrive at the scene?
act confident while waiting for ems personnel.
cool his or her body below normal body temperature.
engage the victim in describing his or her condition in detail.
assist the victim in taking any prescribed medication he or she might have for his or her medical condition, if necessary, and try to keep the victim calm.

Explanation:

Acting confident does not directly help with respiratory distress. Cooling below normal body - temperature is not the primary care for this situation. Engaging the victim in detailed description may cause more distress. Assisting with prescribed medication and keeping the victim calm can help manage the condition until EMS arrives.

Answer:

Assist the victim in taking any prescribed medication he or she might have for his or her medical condition, if necessary, and try to keep the victim calm.