A patient complains of chest pain that radiates into his neck and arms. The primary assessment reveals a patent airway, adequate breathing, and a strong, regular radial pulse. The patient's skin is warm and dry, and reveals no signs of inadequate perfusion. What should you do next?

A) Start the secondary assessment
B) Attach the AED
C) Provide oxygen
D) Check vital signs


D) Check vital signs

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In 2000, the FDA updated laws to say that:

A) Label must state all ailments or diseases that the herbal effectively treats. B) No label can state that herbals are treatment for a specific ailment or disease. C) No herbal can be marketed unless it has been approved by the FDA as effective against either an ailment or a disease. D) Because herbals are dietary supplements, the FDA will no longer update laws that mention herbals or other alternative therapies.

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Melatonin is a type of skin cancer

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________________ is an eye surgery that uses lasers to correct vision by changing the shape of the cornea

A. EYELSIK B. CORNEASLIK C. LASIK D. None of the above

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