According to the 2010 recommendations by the American Heart Association, a patient who appears to be unresponsive and not breathing or breathing ineffectively should be assessed using which mnemonic memory aid?

A) ABC
B) CBA
C) ACB
D) CAB


Answer: D

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1. creation of unstable atoms. 2. production of free electrons. 3. creation of highly reactive free radicals capable of producing substances poisonous to the cell. 4. creation of new biologic molecules detrimental to the living cell. 5. injury to the cell that may manifest itself as abnormal function or loss of function. a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2, 3, and 4 only c. 3, 4, and 5 only d. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

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a. 15 b. 25 c. 35 d. 45

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Thrombophlebitis is caused by a(n):

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