Bronchospasm protocol: which step is included to prepare oxygen and airway support?

• A. Administer IV fluids
• B. Check blood glucose
• C. Call for help
• D. Get the pt's inhaler or the albuterol inhaler; Get the small oxygen tank; Hook up the bag-mask-valve; Be ready to hand over a properly fitting mask.

Answer: (D)

Managing bronchospasm quickly hinges on both opening the airway and maintaining oxygenation. The best step combines delivering rapid bronchodilation with immediate airway/oxygen readiness: grab the inhaler for quick relief, secure a small oxygen tank, connect a bag-mask-valve, and have a properly fitting mask ready to use. The inhaler provides fast-acting bronchodilation to ease constriction, while the oxygen setup ensures you can deliver higher oxygen concentration and provide ventilation support if the patient worsens. This combination directly addresses how to support breathing now, which is the priority in an acute bronchospasm. Other steps like IV fluids or glucose checks don’t address airway management or oxygenation, and while calling for help is important, it doesn’t substitute for having the oxygen and airway tools prepared.