7. You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50 mmHG, his HR
is 92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is 97%.Which assessment step is
most important now?
ANS Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
8. During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted
temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range?
ANS At least 24 hours
9. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor. Youdetermine
that he is unresponsive. What is the next step in your assessmentand management of this
pt?
ANS Check the pt's breathing and pulse
10. (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe
distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoret-ic, cool to touch,
weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA.VTachchanged to VFib.
On the basis of this pt's initial presentation, which condition do you suspectled to the
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