As you are assessing an elderly man who is complaining of chest pain, the patient suddenly loses consciousness. Your first step should be to

A. attach the AED
B. open the airway
C. assess for a pulse
D. assess for breathing

Ans: B. open the airway

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A. abatement. B. atonement. C. compensation. D. indemnification.

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Generally ____ cm H2O is considered to be the upper limit with a CPAP machine.

A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

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