The patient complains of "walking slower." Which of the following conditions is associated with this complaint?
a. tremor
b. hypotension
c. rigidity
d. bradykinesia
d. Bradykinesia is displayed as a reduction in spontaneous muscle movement (muscular movement becomes slow and rigid), and there is a slow initiation of voluntary muscle movement, which is typically seen as a "masked facial expression."
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a. Recall. b. Return. c. Turnaround. d. Reverse distribution.
After receiving a "No Shock Advised" message from the AED, it is determined that the patient has a weak pulse and slow and shallow respirations. You would immediately:
A) transfer to the stretcher for transport. B) provide 2 minutes of CPR. C) start positive pressure ventilation. D) obtain a blood pressure.