A first aid healthcare provider determines whether the heart is beating by:

A first aid healthcare provider determines whether the heart is beating by:
 
  A) taking the victim's radial artery pulse.
  B) using the look, listen, and feel method.
  C) delivering chest compressions.
  D) taking the victim's carotid artery pulse.

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Research has shown that the key to survival of a cardiac arrest victim is:
 
  A) the degree of training the rescuer has.
  B) early CPR and early defibrillation.
  C) the victim's will to live.
  D) proper assessment.

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The best way to determine responsiveness is to:
 
  A) take the victim's pulse at the wrist.
  B) look, listen, and feel for breathing.
  C) tap the shoulder asking loudly, Are you okay?
  D) check the victim's vital signs.

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Which of the following is not part of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation skill set?
 
  A) opening and maintaining the airway
  B) providing artificial ventilation through rescue breathing
  C) providing artificial circulation through chest compressions
  D) performing a secondary survey

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Which one of the following is the first step in the basic life support sequence?
 
  A) activate the EMS system
  B) determine unresponsiveness
  C) provide rescue breathing
  D) deliver chest compressions