The Nurse Has Just Called a Code and Is Preparing

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just called a code and is preparing to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child.Where does the nurse position the hands for chest compressions?

• A) Puts both hands over the upper half of the child's sternum.
• B) Places the heel of one hand on the lower half of the sternum.
• C) Puts the heels of both hands on the lower third of the sternum.
• D) Places two fingers below the left nipple line at the sternum.

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Definitions:

Complex Systems

Systems characterized by multiple interacting components whose behavior cannot be easily predicted due to the interactions at different scales and feedback loops.

Adaptability

The capability to adjust to new conditions or changes in the environment or circumstances efficiently.

Nonlinear Systems

Systems in which the output is not directly proportional to the input, often characterized by complex, unpredictable behavior.

Wildly Different Results

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