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biggirl4568

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CPR has been initiated at an accident site. When can CPR be terminated?
 
  a. Victim is clinically dead
  b. Victim is brain dead
  c. Paramedics arrive
  d. Rescuer perceives CPR is futile

Question 2

What health care professional has the responsibility for notifying the physician when laboratory and diagnostic studies deviate from the norm?
 
  a. Laboratory technician
  b. Cooperating physician
  c. Nurse
  d. Supervisor



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
There is a moral obligation to continue CPR once it has been initiated unless the rescuer is exhausted and cannot continue, trained medical personnel take over CPR, or a licensed physician pronounces the victim dead.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
It is the nurse's responsibility to notify the physician when laboratory and diagnostic studies deviate from the norm.





 

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