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You are a member of the emergency response team for your hospital and are
called to a code blue. You arrive to find one of your colleagues leading a
resuscitation attempt to an elderly patient. You notice that the person performing
chest compressions seems to be tiring, and the compression rate is slowing.
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
A. Never switch rescuers, and maintain current roles
B. Switch rescuers at 5 minute intervals
C. Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes
D. Switch rescuers when placing the AED pads
C. Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes
You are a member of the emergency response team for your hospital and are
called to a code blue. You arrive to find one of your colleagues leading a
resuscitation attempt to an elderly patient. You notice that the person performing
chest compressions seems to be tiring, and the compression rate is slowing.
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete
chest recoil. What is your next course of action?
A. Stand back and await direction from the team leader
B. Take over leadership and give direction
C. Immediately take over chest compressions
D. Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
D. Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
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