Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

A 51-year-old male is being transported to your medical facility after being found unconscious in a field during a heatwave. His skin is hot and dry to touch, and he has an altered mental state. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management step for this patient?

  • Administer intravenous fluids with electrolytes

  • Initiate rapid cooling measures

  • Start antipyretic medication

  • Monitor cardiac rhythms closely

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BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) / 
Medical Emergencies
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