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naturalchemist

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on: Jul 2, 2018

In a patient with extreme hypothermia who appears to be in cardiac arrest, you should assess the pulse for how long?

A) 30 to 45 seconds B) 20 to 30 seconds C) 15 to 20 seconds D) 5 to 10 seconds

Question 2

The sympathetic nervous system will cause the heart to:

A) increase in size.
B) increase the heart rate.
C) decrease automaticity.
D) decrease in rate.

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sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B

naturalchemist

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018

Excellent

chereeb

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

TYSM

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