After ventilating for 30 seconds, check the heart rate. If the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute, you should:
A) stop artificial ventilations and apply oxygen via nonbreather mask.
B) stop artificial respirations and apply oxygen via nasal cannula.
C) continue ventilating for an additional 60 seconds.
D) continue ventilations and begin chest compressions.
D
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A) Legislative intent. B) Case law. C) Judicial restraint. D) Administrative law.
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A) Clear, adequate air movement B) Fine, wet crackles or rales C) Wheezing D) Coarse-sounding rhonchi
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