What is an effective treatment for hyperventilation?
A. Have the patient hold their breath for several seconds.
B. Have the patient lie on the floor.
C. Have patient place their head between their knees.
D. Have the patient stretch their arms towards the ceiling.
Answer: A
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A) Determine if critical areas of the body have been burned. B) Administer oxygen through a nonrebreather face mask and obtain a full set of vitals. C) Begin removing the patient's clothes to determine the type of burn. D) Provide positive pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask.
Which of the following is not a basic function of the electrocardiograph?
A. Input B. Output display C. Signal processing D. Analysis