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debasdf

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A 70-year-old woman collapsed in the grocery store. She does not respond to painful stimuli. Her skin is cool and dry. Her respirations are 8 per minute and shallow. She has a carotid pulse of 38 per minute. You should first:
 
  A) assist her breathing.
  B) perform a secondary assessment.
  C) apply the AED pads.
  D) obtain the patient's blood pressure.

Question 2

Under what circumstance should a reassessment NOT be performed?
 
  A) The patient is being transported to a hospital close to his home.
  B) The patient does not receive a secondary assessment.
  C) Ongoing lifesaving interventions are required.
  D) The patient has life-threatening injuries.


sabina576

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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