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Your neighbor tells you that he is concerned about his 70-year-old wife. She is at home recovering from a heart attack that occurred about 3 weeks ago. He explains that over the last few days her ankles and lower legs have been gradually swelling and are painful to touch. Today she seems to be a little short of breath. You recommend that your neighbor seek immediate medical attention because these findings are suggestive of:
 
  a. congestive heart failure.
  b. tension pneumothorax.
  c. an acute myocardial infarction.
  d. pericarditis.

Question 2

When performing cardiac compressions on a 12-year-old child, you would:
 
  a. administer cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by two breaths.
  b. compress the chest about 1 inch.
  c. recheck the pulse every four cycles.
  d. place the heel of your hand on the upper section of the sternum.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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