You arrive on the scene to discover a 65-year-old female lying on the floor of her living room. Your first step in the care of this patient is to"

A. begin chest compressions
B. apply the AED
C. maintain an open airway
D. assess level of consciousness

Answer: D. assess level of consciousness

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Chest compressions should be initiated in a newborn if the heart rate is less than _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Prognosis is:

A) the same as diagnosis. B) the predicted outcome and recovery for the patient. C) not required. D) none of the above.

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