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naturalchemist

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In a patient with extreme hypothermia who appears to be in cardiac arrest, you should assess the pulse for how long?
 
  A) 30 to 45 seconds B) 20 to 30 seconds C) 15 to 20 seconds D) 5 to 10 seconds

Question 2

The sympathetic nervous system will cause the heart to:
 
  A) increase in size.
  B) increase the heart rate.
  C) decrease automaticity.
  D) decrease in rate.


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sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


naturalchemist

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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