In which kind of fraction is the value of the numerator larger than the value of the denominator?

During the primary assessment of a geriatric patient complaining of shortness of breath and fever, you quickly locate the radial pulse. What should you do next?

A) Assess the patient's breathing. B) Obtain a blood pressure. C) Determine the rate and quality of the pulse. D) Establish the patient's level of consciousness.

You enter an adult woman's room and find her collapsed on the floor near the bed. When you shake her shoulder and shout, "Are you OK?" there is no response. What should your next, im-mediate step be?

a. Open her airway. b. Call for help (call a code). c. Begin chest compressions. d. Determine pulselessness.