After establishing that an adult patient is unresponsive, you should:

A. open the airway.
B. assess for breathing.
C. check for a carotid pulse.
D. attach an automated external defibrillator (AED) immediately.


Answer: A. open the airway.

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What will be an ideal response?

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An employee's drive that is fueled by external forces, such as awards and promotions, is referred to as:

a. Intrinsic motivation. b. Elemental motivation. c. Extrinsic motivation. d. Manifest motivation.

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The _______________ _______________ _______________ is the state law that sets a time limit on when someone can legally file a collection suit on a past-due account. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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