You Have Just Arrived by the Side of a Male

question 36

Multiple Choice

You have just arrived by the side of a male patient who is in cardiac arrest. Emergency Medical Responders have been on scene for 6 minutes performing CPR. Advanced life support (ALS) has been contacted and is 1 minute out. Which one of the following should you do immediately?

• A) Continue CPR and wait for ALS care.
• B) Apply and use the automated external defibrillator.
• C) Check the heart rate, blood pressure, and SpO₂.
• D) Place the patient on the stretcher so ALS can provide care en route.

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