The quickest way to reduce cardiac ischemia in a patient experiencing an acute coronary syndrome is to:
A: elevate the patient's legs.
B: give supplemental oxygen.
C: keep the patient warm.
D: sit or lay the patient down.
Answer: D: sit or lay the patient down.
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A) Severe hypoxia B) Hypoxia C) Normal D) Significant hypoxia
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Upon arriving at a scene in which the incident command system has already been established, you should:
A) report to the treatment section and begin secondary triage. B) locate the medical staging officer to receive your assignment. C) notify the incident commander and request further instructions. D) immediately report to the triage section and begin triaging patients.
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