A 66-year-old woman is found to be unresponsive and apneic. Her carotid pulse is weak and rapid. When ventilating this patient, you should deliver:
A) each breath over 2 seconds at a rate of 8 to 10 breaths/min.
B) one breath over 1 second every 3 to 5 seconds
C) one breath over 2 seconds every 5 to 6 seconds.
D) each breath over 1 second at a rate of 10 to 12 breaths/min.
Answer: D) each breath over 1 second at a rate of 10 to 12 breaths/min.
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Certification for any health care professional is controlled by government agencies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Board-certified physician assistant B. Board-certified cardiologist C. Board-certified nurse practitioner D. Board-certified internist