You arrive on the scene to find an unconscious patient about 14 years of age. Where would you assess for a pulse on this patient?
A. carotid artery
B. brachial artery
C. femoral artery
D. radial artery
Ans: A. carotid artery
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A) suspensions B) milligrams C) diluents D) ounces
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a. Geographic coordinates b. Thematic layers c. Common unique identifier variables d. Data queries e. Relational databases
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a. Everyone contributes ideas for a solution. b. All of the possible solutions are reviewed for workability. c. Solutions are prioritized. d. A needs assessment is performed. e. One person is assigned to implement a solution.