After the delivery of the defibrillation with the AED, the patient has a return of a pulse. You should next
A. provide rapid transport to the hospital
B. reanalyze the rhythm for confirmation
C. assess the airway and ventilatory status
D. remove the AED and apply 100% oxygen
Answer: C. assess the airway and ventilatory status
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A. Greater wings of the sphenoid bone B. Posterior clinoids C. EAMs D. Lateral margins of skull
In which of the following situations would the AEMT have a legal duty to act?
A. At all times, whether you are on duty or off duty. B. Arriving at a motor-vehicle crash outside your jurisdiction. C. You initiate CPR on a young child outside of your jurisdiction. D. Encountering a man in cardiac arrest while you are off duty.