TRUE or FALSE: Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) is a lethal rhythm that results in the
quivering of the ventricles which leads to a rapid fall in cardiac output.
A. True
B. False
~~> A
The nurse sees Vfib on the ECG. The patient is unresponsive and has no pulse.
The nurse calls a code ...
The patient is experiencing Vtach. You assess the patient and find the patient
is having no symptoms and a pulse is present. What type of treatment do you
anticipate will be ordered for this patient?
A. CPR
B. Defibrillation
C. Amiodarone IV
D. Digoxin IV
✓ ~~> C
The patient is experiencing vtach. The patient is presenting with a blood
pressure of 70/42, mental status changes, and is clammy and pale. A pulse is
present. The nurse preps the patient for?
A. CPR
B. Synchronized cardioversion
C. Defibrillation
D. Atropine IV
✓ ~~> B
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