A 69-year-old man is unresponsive. He has a weak carotid pulse at 40 beats/min and his skin is cool and pale. From this information, the EMT should conclude that:
A) he is in ventricular fibrillation.
B) his cardiac output is reduced.
C) he has a blocked coronary artery.
D) his systolic BP is at least 90 mm Hg.
Answer: B) his cardiac output is reduced.
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A. Patient history B. Family history C. Review of systems D. Physical examination
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