An unresponsive 20-year-old male is taking occasional, gasping breaths. You are
unable to palpate a carotid pulse. His skin is cyanotic, and his pupils are pinpoint.
You should first: - Answer✔️✔️-begin chest compressions.
An unresponsive 94-year-old female was found by her family on the floor. She is
apneic and pulseless. Your partner is performing chest compressions. The AED has
analyzed her rhythm and advised that you shock the patient. After the AED has
charged, you should next: - Answer✔️✔️-ensure no one is touching her.
A 68-year-old male complains of difficulty breathing. He tells you that it gets
worse when he walks up the stairs. You auscultate fine crackles in the bases of his
lungs. His vital signs are P 92, R 18, BP 148/94, and SpO2 is 89% on room air.
You should: - Answer✔️✔️-administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask.
An 85-year-old male tells you that he woke up sweaty and nauseated. He tells you
he has a funny feeling in his chest that he cannot specifically describe. He tells you
he has a history of diabetes and hypertension. His lungs are clear to auscultation.
His vital signs are P 104 and irregular, R 14, BP 102/88, and SpO2 is 91% on room
air. You should first: - Answer✔️✔️-administer oxygen.
An 88-year-old male was successfully resuscitated after he collapsed. You
performed CPR and defibrillated him once. He tells you that he does not remember
the event. His vital signs are P 96, R 12, BP 108/86, and SpO2 is 95% on oxygen
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