8).Agonal breathing is a sure sign of: A) A normal, rhythmic respiratory pattern B) Cardiac arrest C) Upper airway obstruction D) A heart attack 9). Two responders arrive to a potential cardiac arrest. After verifying the scene is safe and checking for unresponsiveness, the second responder runs to activate EMS and get an AED. Meanwhile the first responder simultaneously checks the victim for breathing and a pulse, taking no more than 10 seconds to do so. The first: responder feels a pulse, but realizes the patient is not breathing. What should they do next? A) Immediately start high quality CPR, starting with chest compressions B) Monitor the victim and wait for EMS to arrive C) Provide rescue breaths, giving one breath every 5−6 seconds D) Provide rescue breaths, giving one breath every 10-12 seconds

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8).Agonal breathing is a sure sign of:

A) A normal, rhythmic respiratory pattern

B) Cardiac arrest

C) Upper airway obstruction

D) A heart attack

9). Two responders arrive to a potential cardiac arrest. After verifying the scene is safe and checking for unresponsiveness, the second responder runs to activate EMS and get an AED. Meanwhile the first responder simultaneously checks the victim for breathing and a pulse, taking no more than 10 seconds to do so. The first: responder feels a pulse, but realizes the patient is not breathing. What should they do next?

A) Immediately start high quality CPR, starting with chest compressions

B) Monitor the victim and wait for EMS to arrive

C) Provide rescue breaths, giving one breath every 5−6 seconds

D) Provide rescue breaths, giving one breath every 10-12 seconds

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