Question 23 of 30
A child with history of a sore throat, fever and painful swallowing, has breathing difficulties. You should:
A
Arrange for immediate transport to a medical facility.
B
Start mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration.
C
Stand by and encourage coughing.
D
Begin abdominal thrusts.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Arrange for immediate transport to a medical facility..
A child presenting with a sore throat, fever, and difficulty breathing is highly suggestive of epiglottitis, a life-threatening airway obstruction. This is a medical emergency requiring rapid transport to a facility with advanced airway management capabilities; intervention attempts like back blows are contraindicated.