Author Question: What is the first step in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult? a. Place ... (Read 101 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What is the first step in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult?

a. Place the client on a firm surface.
b. Open the airway.
c. Assess for responsiveness.
d. Activate the local emergency response system.

Question 2

An elderly client at a health care facility dies after a prolonged illness. Which of the following is a psychological reaction associated with the different stages of grief?

A) Refusal to accept death
B) Behaving in a morbid manner
C) Tightness in the throat
D) Difficulty breathing

bitingbit · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Prior to beginning CPR on an adult, the client must first be assessed for responsiveness to determine if CPR is needed.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The most common psychological reaction is shock and disbelief or the refusal to accept that a loved one is about to die or has died. Some grieving people report physical symptoms such as difficulty breathing or tightness in the throat, whereas some people show signs of pathologic grief through morbid behaviors.