A 1-year-old child presents with a decreased level of alertness, bradypnea, cyanosis, and a heart rate of 50 beats/min. You should:
A: assess the child's cardiac rhythm.
B: start chest compressions.
C: provide bag-mask ventilations.
D: start an IV and give epinephrine.
Answer: C: provide bag-mask ventilations.
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A) PJC. B) PVC. C) PAC. D) junctional escape beat.
If blood is to be collected for a fasting blood glucose level, the patient must fast for:
a. 3 to 5 hours. b. 6 to 8 hours. c. 8 to 12 hours. d. 14 to 16 hours.
A(n) _______ ________ ________ _________ is a special piece of medical equipment that takes over the function of either one or both heart ventricles.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is one the three primary functions of the uterus?
a. Site for cyclic discharge of blood fluid b. Site of fetus nourishment and protection during pregnancy c. Organ to expel the fetus during labor d. All of the above