JBL EMT Practice Exam

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When providing care to a patient who has a small volume nebulizer, you should:

attach the nebulizer to the bag-valve mask
disconnect oxygen to humidify the medications
explain the treatment and side effects
take the patient's vital signs frequently

The correct answer is: attach the nebulizer to the bag-valve mask

A nebulizer should be attached to a bag-valve mask in order to administer the medication effectively. Option B is incorrect because the oxygen should not be disconnected while the patient is undergoing nebulizer treatment. Option C is incorrect because while it is important to explain the treatment and any potential side effects to the patient, this is not the specific action to take when providing care with a small volume nebulizer. Option D is incorrect because while taking vital signs is important during patient care, it is not the specific action to take when using a small volume nebulizer.