By increasing respirations, a patient who is hyperventilating _____.

a. exhales a large amount of oxygen
b. exhales a large amount of carbon dioxide
c. inhales a large amount of oxygen
d. inhales a large amount of carbon dioxide


b. exhales a large amount of carbon dioxide

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An implant just under the skin on the left side of your patient's chest makes you suspect that he has an implanted pacemaker. When applying the AED pads, you should:

A) call for medical direction before proceeding. B) ensure pad placement is exact, even if one pad must be placed over the pacemaker device. C) use the AED, but avoid placing a pad directly over the implanted device. D) perform CPR and do not use the AED.

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Using the pediatric triage system, how long should an Emergency Medical Responder provide mouth-to-mask ventilations if the child has a pulse but is not breathing?

A) 10 seconds B) 15 seconds C) 60 seconds D) 5 seconds

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A ______________ is a treatment during research that is similar to the active medication except that it does not contain the active drug

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The hardest living tissue in the body is cementum

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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