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dmcintosh

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When palpating the pulse of an elderly patient, you notice that there is an irregular pulsation without any kind of pattern or cycle to it. This is called:
 
  A) pulsus alternans. B) an irregularly irregular pulse.
  C) heart failure. D) pulsus paradoxus.

Question 2

You are on the scene of a 65-year-old female patient in cardiac arrest. CPR is in progress and the AED has been applied. The AED does not advise shock. What is your next intervention?
 
  A) Insert a Combitube.
  B) Replace the malfunctioning AED.
  C) Stop CPR and place the patient in the recovery position.
  D) Continue CPR.


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sailorcrescent

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


dmcintosh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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