In all cases of a(n) _________________________, it is better to request more resources than are needed rather than to request an insufficient amount

In normal respiration, the size of the thoracic cavity can be increased by contracting the diaphragm and the:

a. strap muscles. c. deltoid muscles. b. abdominal muscles. d. intercostal muscles.

You arrive to find a 48 year old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to:

A. apply your AED B. administer supplemental oxygen C. obtain a past medical history D. assist the patient in taking his neighbor's nitroglycerin