You and your partner are called to the home of a 50-year-old male. His breathing is labored and difficult, and he is complaining of feeling suffocated. He is sitting in the tripod position and his skin is cyanotic. You recognize these signs and symptoms of:

A. hyperventilation.
B. respiratory compromise.
C. COPD.
D. sleep apnea.

Answer: B

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Which of the following components is NOT part of an injury or illness prevention program?

A: Training a group of daycare employees on infant and child CPR B: Inspecting the home of young parents for child safety locks C: Teaching new parents how to properly install a child safety seat D: Educating teenage students on the dangers of drinking and driving

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