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panfilo

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The American Heart Association guidelines suggest attempting CPR on a hypothermia victim, even in the presence of:
 
  A) fixed and dilated pupils.
  B) a very rigid chest wall.
  C) lethal injuries.
  D) long transports to definitive care and delay in rewarming.

Question 2

When providing first aid care for severe hypothermia, you should do all of the following except:
 
  A) assess vital signs over a 1-minute period.
  B) use mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-mask ventilation.
  C) try to rewarm the victim by applying heat.
  D) insulate the victim against further heat loss.


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Cheesycrackers

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


panfilo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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