Which of the following is TRUE regarding the circulatory phase of cardiac arrest?

A) The myocardium remains relatively well perfused.
B) CPR before defibrillation is more effective.
C) Inflammatory factors are released into the body.
D) Therapeutic hypothermia is used to mitigate this phase.


B

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Which of the following cardiovascular changes would you consider a bad sign during weaning a patient from ventilatory support?

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