A near Drowning Victim in Cardiac Arrest Has Been Put

question 3

Multiple Choice

A near drowning victim in cardiac arrest has been put in an ambulance. The primary goals of the paramedics should be:
1) getting the victim to the hospital as soon as possible.
2) high-quality CPR.
3) warming the cold victim.
4) giving 100% oxygen.

• A)1, 2
• B)2, 4
• C)1, 2, 3
• D)1, 2, 3, 4

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Definitions:

Voluntary Movement

Physical actions initiated consciously by a person, often in response to external stimuli or internal decisions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in the regulation of breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Medulla

A part of the brainstem vital for autonomic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation.