Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

A 35-year-old male patient who recently returned from a deep-sea scuba diving trip presents with joint pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath. He reports experiencing these symptoms shortly after a rapid ascent to the surface. What should be the immediate management for this patient?

  • Administer IV fluids and elevate the legs

  • Administer 100% oxygen and prepare for hyperbaric oxygen therapy

  • Initiate CPR and provide positive pressure ventilation

  • Administer diuretics and monitor respiratory status

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BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) / 
Medical Emergencies
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