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dmcintosh

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on: Jul 3, 2018
When palpating the pulse of an elderly patient, you notice that there is an irregular pulsation without any kind of pattern or cycle to it. This is called:
 
  A) pulsus alternans. B) an irregularly irregular pulse.
  C) heart failure. D) pulsus paradoxus.

Question 2

You are on the scene of a 65-year-old female patient in cardiac arrest. CPR is in progress and the AED has been applied. The AED does not advise shock. What is your next intervention?
 
  A) Insert a Combitube.
  B) Replace the malfunctioning AED.
  C) Stop CPR and place the patient in the recovery position.
  D) Continue CPR.


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sailorcrescent

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


dmcintosh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

mochi09

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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