Which of the following statements about return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is TRUE?
A) Patients with ROSC always regain responsiveness in the prehospital setting.
B) ROSC patients need aggressive ventilation to increase venous return to the heart.
C) Patients with ROSC are at a high risk for a second cardiac arrest in the prehospital setting.
D) Prehospital treatment of ROSC can always address the underlying cause of cardiac arrest.
C
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A. Spontaneous pneumothorax B. Hyperventilation syndrome C. Pulmonary embolism D. Pleurisy
A survey conducted by a regional office of the CMS to determine whether the surveys being conducted by state agencies (or other groups) are appropriately assessing the facility's operations is known as a _______________________________.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word