What is a chest compression?
A. The manual establishment of the functions of heart and lungs after a sudden cessation of normal cardiac or respiratory function
B. The manual application of pressure to the chest for the purpose of restoring heart function; most often associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
C. Five different assessments performed at the time of birth that determine the patient's blood flow, heart rate, respiratory function, and neurologic function
D. An abnormal opening that is surgically created to allow the release of feces from the body via an opening other than the anus
B
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A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of pain in the calf of his left leg and shortness of breath. A "stat" D dimer is ordered. Why is this useful information for this patient's care?
a. An elevated D dimer supports the possibility of deep vein thrombosis. b. An elevated D dimer is diagnostic for deep vein thrombosis. c. A normal D dimer is diagnostic for deep vein thrombosis. d. This was not an appropriate test to order on this patient.