Which of the following would be considered a common negative side effect of positive pressure ventilation?

A. Increasing blood pressure
B. Gastric distension
C. Increasing cardiac output
D. Hypoventilation


Ans: B. Gastric distension

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A) A rapid onset of altered mental status B) A slow pulse rate and low blood pressure C) A blood glucose reading of 256 mg/dL D) Warm and dry skin with a blood glucose of 90 mg/dL

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In the initial assessment, one of the first steps after checking the scene for safety purposes and donning BSI is to establish and maintain head and neck stabilization if the patient is unconscious or a traumatic injury is suspected.

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

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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