An unresponsive apneic patient's chest fails to rise after two ventilation attempts. You should:
A) immediately proceed to chest compressions.
B) suction the airway and reattempt ventilations.
C) attempt to ventilate again using more volume.
D) reposition the head and reattempt to ventilate.
Answer: A) immediately proceed to chest compressions.
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_________________________ is the 2013 update to the classification system and nomenclature of mental disorders developed by the American Psychiatric Association used as a coding system for mental disorders.?
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Match each item with a statement below.
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