Once the infant is delivered, feel for a brachial pulse or the pulsations in the umbilical cord. If the pulse rate is below ________ beats/min, begin assisted ventilations.
a. 60
b. 80
c. 100
d. 120
Answer: c. 100
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A) Make a conscious effort to focus on anything positive about the event B) Talk to a close friend or fellow EMS provider about your feelings C) Use the tragedy as an incentive to learn more about pediatric trauma D) Consider finding a profession outside of medicine
Shown at letter D in the figure, the ________ contains most of the eye's blood vessels.
If a box of table salt weighs 18 ounces, and it contains 7.2 ounces of sodium, what percent of sodium does it contain?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing?
A. alveoli B. pleura C. glottis D. epiglottis