An automated external defibrillator is an additional item for the emergency kit to care for which emergency?

A. Asthma attack
B. Cardiac arrest
C. Broken instrument tip
D. Anaphylaxis


B

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You are providing care to a 54-year-old man patient complaining of chest pain. The patient asks to speak to you privately. He tells you he is taking CialisĀ® for erectile dysfunction, and his wife does not know he is taking it

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The most common symptom associated with sciatica is a dull, throbbing pain that runs from the neck down the arm.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Evaluation refers to the assessment of information to reach a specific conclusion such as the process of obtaining a medical history and examination.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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