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Compression/ Ventilation ratio for one rescuer? Two? - ANSWER 1 rescuer = 30:2 2 rescuers = 30:2 Pediatric 2 rescuer is 15:2 but otherwise stays the same What is the proper compression rate in CPR? - ANSWER 100-120 per minute Compression rate for: Adults Children? Infants: - ANSWER Adults: 2 inches Children: 1/3 depth of chest or 2 in Infants: 1.5 inches What are 2 rhythms are considered "shockable" rhythms? - ANSWER Ventricular Fibrilation Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia ...

You are on the scene w/ a 28-year-old female patient complaining of chest pain. A 12-lead shows normal sinus rhythm with a pulse of 88 bpm. What structure of the cardiac conduction system is responsible for this rhythm and rate? - ANSWER SA Node *"Primary pacemaker"- intrinsic rate of 60-100bpm. In the human heart, the right ventricle pumps what? - ANSWER Deoxygenated blood to pulmonary circulation Why must you question a patient about ED drug use prior to administration of nitroglyce...