After assisting a patient with her EpiPen, she tells you that it ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

After assisting a patient with her EpiPen, she tells you that it is much easier for her to breathe. However, her heart rate has increased from 92 to 118 beats per minute. Regarding the epinephrine, the EMT recognizes the increased heart rate as a(n):
 
  A) therapeutic effect.
  B) side effect.
  C) contraindication.
  D) allergy.

Question 2

During your daily stop at the newsstand, the man in front of you collapses. He is not breathing and does not have any signs of life. You would provide this patient with the best chance of survival if you:
 
  A) call 911, then start CPR.
  B) check the pulse for at least one minute before starting CPR.
  C) perform CPR for 2 minutes, then call 911.
  D) begin rescue breathing, then call 911.

[blfontai]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Excellent

[aliotak]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it