Which of the following is an emergency treatment given to patients when their breathing and heart stops?
A) Heimlich maneuver
B) thoracentesis
C) cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D) intermittent positive pressure breathing
C
Explanation: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is given to patients when their breathing and heart stops. Heimlich maneuver is done when a patient has an obstruction in their trachea or pharynx. Thoracentesis is a puncture in the chest wall for removal of fluids. Intermittent positive pressure breathing is a method for assisting patients in breathing using a mask that is connected to a machine that produces increased positive thoracic pressure.
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