As you are assessing an elderly man who is complaining of chest pain, the patient suddenly loses consciousness. Your first step should be to

A. attach the AED
B. open the airway
C. assess for a pulse
D. assess for breathing


Ans: B. open the airway

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Systemic inflammation is the predominant cause of what disease?

a. Blood clots b. Irritable Bowel Syndrome c. Heart disease d. Diabetes

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The olecranon process is found on the?

A) ?radius. B) ?ulna. C) ?humerus. D) ?femur.

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