A 39-year-old man in asystole has been unresponsive to high-quality CPR and two doses of epinephrine. The patient is intubated and an IO catheter is in place. You should focus on:

A) establishing a peripheral IV line
B) providing mild hyperventilation.
C) searching for reversible causes.
D) transcutaneous cardiac pacing

Answer: C) searching for reversible causes.

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A. Rating system used on transportation containers B. Color-coded sign that shippers provide to identify materials in transportation containers C. Printed matter on diamond that may or may not have written text identifying the hazardous material within packaging D. Descriptive name, identification number, weight, or specification that includes instructions required on outer packaging containing hazardous materials or goods

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In the human eye, the area of sharpest vision is located

a. in the cornea. b. in the iris. c. at the fovea centralis. d. through the pupil.

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