A developmental disability is not present at birth and does not occur during the developmental period

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

FALSE

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You are treating a patient with severe crushing chest pain. She has had two heart attacks in the past, and you believe that she is currently in cardiogenic shock. Blood pressure is 86/66 mmHg, respirations are 20 breaths/min, heart rate is 102 beats/min, and room-air pulse oximetry reading is 91%. Which intervention is the most appropriate next action in this case?

A) Supplemental oxygen B) Application of the AED C) Administration of nitroglycerin D) Rapid transport with the patient supine

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A 67-year-old male patient complains of shortness of breath. The patient cannot remember how many times he used his inhaler prior to your arrival, but he knows it has been multiple times. He is tachypneic and tachycardic. After administering oxygen, what should be your next action?

A) Call medical direction for advice B) Assist the patient in the self-administration of his inhaler C) Transport the patient to the hospital D) Auscultate the patient's lung sounds and administer the inhaler if you hear wheezing

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