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In which of the following situations should resuscitation NOT be attempted according to the guidelines?
In which of the following situations should resuscitation NOT be attempted according to the guidelines?
- Hemisection
- Rigor mortis without profound hypothermia
- Apnea in conjunction with separation from the body of the liver
- Effective spontaneous circulation and ventilation are restored (correct)
Under what circumstances should EMS personnel assume that the patient is dead?
Under what circumstances should EMS personnel assume that the patient is dead?
- Absence of vital signs
- Hypothermia
- Decapitation (correct)
- Presence of drug ingestion
What should be done if there is doubt about whether resuscitative efforts should be started?
What should be done if there is doubt about whether resuscitative efforts should be started?
- Initiate BLS care and contact medical control (correct)
- Terminate the resuscitation efforts immediately
- Resuscitation should not be attempted
- Continue resuscitation indefinitely
Which of the following is NOT a situation where resuscitation should not be attempted according to the guidelines?
Which of the following is NOT a situation where resuscitation should not be attempted according to the guidelines?
What is a circumstance where resuscitation should not be attempted according to the guidelines?
What is a circumstance where resuscitation should not be attempted according to the guidelines?
When should resuscitation be continued according to the guidelines?
When should resuscitation be continued according to the guidelines?
What is the appropriate action if a patient presents with a DNR order and has no pulse?
What is the appropriate action if a patient presents with a DNR order and has no pulse?
In which situation should resuscitation efforts be terminated in the field?
In which situation should resuscitation efforts be terminated in the field?
What should be done if there is suspicion of suicide, homicide, or other non-natural cause of death?
What should be done if there is suspicion of suicide, homicide, or other non-natural cause of death?
When should a DNR order from the patient’s physician be honored in the event of respiratory or cardiac arrest?
When should a DNR order from the patient’s physician be honored in the event of respiratory or cardiac arrest?
What is considered a special circumstance where resuscitation efforts may require continuation?
What is considered a special circumstance where resuscitation efforts may require continuation?
What is the appropriate action if a patient presents with a pulse but without respiration excluding airway obstruction?
What is the appropriate action if a patient presents with a pulse but without respiration excluding airway obstruction?
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