An elderly man in unresponsive and has agonal breathing. You should:

A: perform rescue breathing at 10 to 12 breaths/min.
B: begin CPR, starting with chest compressions.
C: open his airway and deliver 2 rescue breaths.
D: check for a carotid pulse for up to 10 seconds.


Answer: D: check for a carotid pulse for up to 10 seconds.

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Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following:

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