When an adult is not breathing but has a heartbeat, you would provide rescue breathing. How often should you give a breath?
A. Every minute
B. Every five seconds
C. Every twenty seconds
D. Every two minutes
Answer: B
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The nurse is reviewing the importance of maternal health with a woman who is three months pregnant. Which neurotransmitter will the nurse discuss with the client?
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A small commuter plane lost an engine and crashed into a shopping mall. The estimated number of injured people from this accident is 500. Which classification of incident should the nurse use when determining the care needed for these victims?
1. mass-casualty incident 2. multiple-casualty incident 3. accidental natural disaster 4. intentional human-generated disaster