You suspect that a patient is experiencing heat exhaustion. Which of the following helps to confirm your suspicions?

A). High blood pressure
B). Slow, bounding pulse
C). Cool, pale skin
D). Deep breathing

Answer: C). Cool, pale skin

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Upon entering the residence of a man with a supposed heart attack, you find that you have been taken hostage by a young man who has a deer rifle. He orders you to sit down in the corner of the room, where other people have been taken hostage as well. You should:

A) do as your captor orders, try to remain calm, and avoid doing anything to attract attention to yourself. B) follow the orders of your captor, but try to pass by a window in an attempt to attract someone's attention. C) attempt to negotiate with the captor, and tell him that he can keep you hostage if he releases the other people. D) move slowly to your ordered location, wait for the captor to turn his back, and swiftly attempt to subdue and disarm him.

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Compare and contrast the abilities of a right-brained person and a left-brained person. Provide an example that illustrates the disadvantages and advantages of each

What will be an ideal response?

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