Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

During a mid-summer air medical transport, a patient presents with profuse sweating, confusion, and a body temperature of 104°F (40°C). Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to initiate?

  • Administer antipyretics to reduce the fever

  • Apply ice packs to the axillae, groin, and neck, and initiate cold intravenous fluids

  • Administer supplemental oxygen and continue monitoring vital signs

  • Cover the patient with blankets to prevent shock

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BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) / 
Medical Emergencies
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