You cannot locate a radial pulse on a 54-year-old male who is alert, confused, and breathing adequately. Which of the following should you do immediately?
A) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
B) Attach the automated external defibrillator (AED).
C) Start positive pressure ventilation.
D) Check for the carotid pulse.
D
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a. The Joint Commission b. Department of Labor c. Food and Drug Administration d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Which of the following pieces of equipment is best used to provide a mechanical advantage during hoisting?
A. Rope B. Pulley C. Webbing D. Carabiner
Collection of blood in organs, spaces, or tissues is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following describes the term teaser?
A) accumulation of colostrum on the nipples of mares B) fluid used to increase the volume of semen C) extra contraction of flank muscles during respiration D) stallion used to determine which mares are in heat