Which of the following is NOT a reason that an AED may indicate that there is "no shock advised?"
A) The patient's heart has no electrical activity; he is "flat line," or in asystole.
B) The patient's heart rhythm is normal.
C) The patient is in ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
D) The patient has organized electrical activity in the heart but no pulse.
C
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A) Supine with legs extended and toes pointed B) Prone with hands on the back C) Standing with restless movement and pacing D) On his side with knees drawn to the chest
Which of the following best describes what happens to the kinetic energy of a vehicle traveling at 65 miles per hour when it collides into a concrete barrier wall?
A) The energy dissipates as sound waves. B) The body of the vehicle and its occupants absorb the energy. C) The wall's foundation absorbs the energy. D) The energy converts to heat through friction.
Reversible bronchospasm, airways inflammation, mucous plugging, and hyperinflation of the alveoli are characteristics of what pulmonary disorder?
A. cystic fibrosis B. emphysema C. flail chest D. asthma
Which means not included here and indicates that, although the excluded condition is not classified as part of the condition it is excluded from, a patient may be diagnosed with all conditions at the same time?
a. excludes1 note b. excludes2 note