Which sport produces the least bronchospasm for an asthmatic athlete?
A. Soccer
B. Cross-country running
C. Swimming
D. Wrestling
Answer: C
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A. slowly compress the chest to a depth of about 1" to 1 1/2". B. not attempt to synchronize compressions with ventilations. C. have your partner pause after 30 compressions as you give two breaths. D. continue ventilations as the AED analyzes the patient's cardiac rhythm.
Shock patients who are not having difficulty breathing are placed head downhill because doing so:
a. increases perfusion to vital organs. b. increases the heart rate. c. increases blood pressure. d. decreases blood pressure.