Which of the Following Patients Should Have an Automated External

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients should have an automated external defibrillator applied?

• A) A 67-year-old man with severe, crushing chest pain that is not relieved by nitroglycerin
• B) A 6-month-old in severe respiratory distress
• C) A 19-year-old college athlete who collapsed during football practice and is pulseless and apneic
• D) A 40-year-old female in cardiac arrest due to chest injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash

Recognize the role and responsibilities of medical assistants during the in-person screening process.

Understand how to follow up on patient screenings during return visits.

Understand safe administration practices for various routes of medication administration.

Demonstrate the ability to calculate drug dosages accurately.

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