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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Which of the following is considered accidental and is therefore covered under the accident provision?

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

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Lipid reserves are easier to access than carbohydrate reserves

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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