Your patient is a 60-year-old male who is complaining of severe epigastric abdominal pain and difficulty breathing. He is pale, sweaty, and pleads with you, "Don't let me die, I think I'm going to die." Which of the following measures is NOT part of your initial treatment of this patient?
A) Determining whether you should assist the patient in taking nitroglycerin
B) Giving 15 lpm of oxygen by nonrebreather mask
C) Applying the defibrillator pads to his chest
D) Placing the patient in a position of comfort
C
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In the field setting, the best way to avoid becoming infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is:
A) Avoid unnecessarily touching patients with confirmed HIV infection B) Always ask patients if they have HIV infection or AIDS C) Always wear gloves, goggles, and a gown for all patient contacts D) Use the appropriate protective personal equipment
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