After ventilating for 30 seconds, check the heart rate. If the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute, you should:
A) stop artificial ventilations and apply oxygen via nonbreather mask.
B) stop artificial respirations and apply oxygen via nasal cannula.
C) continue ventilating for an additional 60 seconds.
D) continue ventilations and begin chest compressions.
D
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Kyphosis in a geriatric patient will MOST likely result in the paramedic having to modify:
a. interviewing techniques because kyphosis causes hearing loss. b. methods for spinal stabilization because kyphosis results in excessive curvature of the upper back and neck. c. drug dosages because kyphosis is a result of liver damage. d. sedation because kyphosis is associated with manic-depressive disorder.
You are reporting to the dispatch center that you are 10-10. After a couple of minutes, the dispatcher calls you and asks if your received her message. You respond that you told her that you were 10-10 en route to the scene. She states that she thought you said you were 10-2. Which of the following is TRUE regarding this exchange?
A) The dispatcher should listen more carefully. B) Radio codes can sometimes be misunderstood. C) The numbers should be spelled out. D) It is not your fault that the dispatcher cannot hear.