During CPR, gastric distension may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT
excessive ventilations
delivering ventilations too quickly
improper head tilt
slow, deep ventilations
slow, deep ventilations
Rationale: Slow, deep ventilations are the least likely to cause gastric distention; the other options will most likely cause gastric distention.
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a. Injuries resulting from willful or reckless actions which are known to result in serious bodily injury such as playing Russian roulette b. Injuries resulting from parachute jumping c. Injuries sustained while falling out of the bathtub d. Intentionally self-inflicted injuries, such as those sustained during an attempted suicide
Lipid reserves are easier to access than carbohydrate reserves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false