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Select the letter of the correct order for each set of details or sentences.
-If someone faints in your presence, you should take several steps to help him or her. (1) _____ If you can feel a pulse, rub the person's arm or hand and call out his or her name; if you don't feel a pulse, call 911 and start CPR.
(2) _____ The first thing you should do is elevate the person's feet to increase blood flow to the head.
(3) _____ Ten minutes after waking up, the person who fainted should be helped to his or her feet slowly.
(4) _____ When the person revives (usually after two or three minutes) , keep him or her lying down for five minutes.
(5) _____ Five minutes after waking up, the person who fainted should be helped to a sitting position.
(6) _____ After propping up the person's feet, you should check for a pulse.


Definitions:

Oxygen Saturation

The percentage of hemoglobin binding sites in the bloodstream occupied by oxygen, indicating the efficiency of oxygen transport.

Tracheostomy Tube

A tube inserted through a surgical opening in the neck into the trachea to facilitate breathing.

Humidified Oxygen

Oxygen that is moistened to prevent dryness in the nasal passages and throat of patients requiring supplemental oxygen.

Arterial Blood Gas

A diagnostic blood test that measures the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and the pH in arterial blood to assess the effectiveness of lung function.

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