Which of the following are legitimate reasons for discontinuing basic life-support measures?
1. If spontaneous breathing and a palpable pulse return
2. If a physician pronounces the arrest victim dead
3. If advanced life-support measures become available
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2, and 3
d. 1 and 3 only
ANS: C
Rescue attempts continue until advanced life support is available, the rescuers note spontaneous pulse and breathing, or a physician pronounces the victim dead.
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