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maychende

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When performing chest compressions on a pregnant patient that has gone into cardiac arrest, what change do you need to make in the placement of your hands?
 
  A) 1 to 2 inches higher on the sternum B) 0.5 to 1 inch lower on the sternum
  C) 0.5 to 1 inch higher on the sternum D) 1 to 2 inches lower on the sternum

Question 2

You respond to a call at a park where you find a 550-pound patient who has fallen down a slope near a creek. As you and your partner discuss the situation, you decide to call a second unit for lifting assistance. Once the patient is on a stretcher, how would the additional two personnel help in this lift?
 
  A) You place one person on each corner of the stretcher to balance the weight and share in the lifting.
  B) You will place two persons at the foot, one at the head, and the other to act as a safety anchor with a rope.
  C) You will place two persons at the head of the stretcher, one at the foot, and one to act as a spotter.
  D) They would position themselves half way up the slope to take over when you and your partner get fatigued.



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Carissamariew

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!


jamesnevil303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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