Under normal circumstances, carbon dioxide is excreted from the body through the:

Slowing respirations, or ____, is a sign of respiratory failure and impending respiratory arrest.

A. bradypnea B. tachypnea C. hypercarbia D. dyspnea

____________________ maneuvers are methods used to evaluate and treat cardiac arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).