You have just applied the AED to a female patient in cardiac arrest and the machine is ready to analyze the heart rhythm. Which of these instructions is appropriate to give at this time?
A) "Stop CPR and clear the patient."
B) "Stop chest compressions but continue ventilation."
C) "Continue CPR until we see if a shock is advised."
D) "Stop CPR but continue to check for a pulse."
A) "Stop CPR and clear the patient."
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Which of the following statements regarding nervous system control of the cardiovascular system is correct?
A. When stimulated, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for increasing the heart rate. B. Alpha-adrenergic receptors are located exclusively in the heart and are stimulated by epinephrine. C. Baroreceptors located throughout the body provide information to the brain regarding the blood pressure. D. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to perform the same function.
Lateral hand
a. Laterally, on side being identified b. Anteriorly, identifying side positioned closer to IR c. Place marker anywhere within exposure field d. Laterally, identifying side situated closer to the IR