You have begun transcutaneous pacing of a 52-year-old male who is in third-degree heart block. He was initially unresponsive to all stimuli, with a pulse of 32, blood pressure 60 by palpation, and a respiratory rate of 12. Which of the following is least helpful when determining the effectiveness of transcutaneous pacing?
A) Evidence of mechanical capture
B) Increased level of consciousness
C) Evidence of electrical capture
D) Increased blood pressure
C
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A. Let the meeting continue until all issues have been resolved. B. Reschedule the meeting to finish the discussions. C. Take a vote of those in attendance regarding the choice to end or continue the meeting. D. Honor the end time of the meeting and move the additional items to the next meeting.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A code __________________ have a placeholder and an extension
a. can b. cannot c. Both a and b d. Neither a nor b
Which of the following is NOTÂ one of the signs of Cushing's syndrome?
A. Weight gain B. Skin changes C. Weight loss D. Fatigue