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Frost2351

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You have been called for a 57-year-old female who has choked on a large pill. On arrival you find the patient collapsed on the floor with family by her side. Your assessment reveals her to be unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
 
  A) Start chest compressions.
  B) Perform five abdominal thrusts.
  C) Apply the AED and hit the analyze button.
  D) Open the airway and attempt ventilation.

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Assessment of a newborn indicates that his heart rate is 120 beats per minute. How many points should he be awarded according to the APGAR scoring system?
 
  A) 0
  B) 1
  C) 2
  D) 3


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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


Frost2351

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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