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NURS 275 EXAM 2 WITH QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIEDANSWERS
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 - ANSWER A
The nurse sees Vfib on the ECG. The patient is unresponsive and has no pulse. The
nurse calls a code blue and takes what step next?
A. Prepare for defibrillation
B. Administer Epinephrine
C. Start high-quality CPR
D. Notify the physician - ANSWER C
What other medications can be administered to a patient experiencing Ventricular
fibrillation (V-fib) during a code resuscitation attempt? Select all that apply:
A. Atropine
B. Epinephrine
C. Amiodarone
D. Lidocaine - ANSWER B, C, D
You're patient is in ventricular fibrillation (v-fib). You've started CPR and the
airway is supported. A rhythm check is performed and shows the patient is still in
ventricular fibrillation. The next action the code team will take in addition to
performing high-quality CPR is to?
A. Administer Atropine
B. Defibrillate
,C. Administer Epinephrine
D. Synchronized cardiovert - ANSWER B
TRUE or FALSE: Torsades de pointes is known as a type of monomorphic
ventricular tachycardia.(Required)
A. True
B. False - ANSWER B
Your patient is unresponsive and the cardiac monitor shows Torsades de Pointes as
the patient's rhythm. As the code team is attempting to resuscitate the patient, you
look through the patient's electronic health record to try to determine a potential
cause for this rhythm. What found in the patient's record is a cause of this rhythm?
A. Magnesium level 2 mg/dL
B. Amiodarone
C. Potassium 5 mEq/L
D. Glyburide - ANSWER B (can cause prolonged QT interval- common cause of
Torsades)
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 - ANSWER C
The patient is experiencing each. The patient is presenting with a blood pressure of
70/42, mental status changes, and is clammy and pale. A pulse is present. Does the
nurse prep the patient for?
A. CPR
,B. Synchronized cardioversion
C. Defibrillation
D. Atropine IV - ANSWER B
The patient is experiencing torsades de pointes. The patient is unresponsive and has
no pulse. What order below would the nurse ask for clarification if received?
A. IV Amiodarone
B. IV Magnesium Sulfate
C. Defibrillation
D. IV epinephrine - ANSWER A
A patient is experiencing ventricular tachycardia and is unresponsive with no pulse.
After activating the emergency response system, the nurse would immediately?
A. Prep the patient for defibrillation
B. Administer IV epinephrine
C. Secure the airway
D. Start chest compressions - ANSWER D
TRUE or FALSE: Asystole requires immediate defibrillation to increase the
patient's chances of survival.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER B
The cardiac monitor is showing asystole for the patient's rhythm. However, the
patient is alert and oriented with a strong pulse when palpated. The nurse should
perform what action next?
A. Press the code blue button
B. Start CPR
C. Check the monitor's cable and electrode connection
, D. Continue to monitor - ANSWER C
The patient's EKG shows asystole. The patient is unresponsive and no pulse is
present. The nurse calls a code blue and then should do what next?
A. Prepare the patient for defibrillation
B. Check the H's and T's
C. Administer Atropine
D. Start CPR - ANSWER D
What medication can be administered during resuscitation to a patient who is in
asystole?
A. Amiodarone
B. Epinephrine
C. Atropine
D. Adenosine - ANSWER B
An attempt by a primary health care provider to intubate a client for mechanical
ventilation is unsuccessful after 45 seconds. What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Placing a nasotracheal tube
B. Assessing for bilateral breath sounds
C. Assessing O2 sat by pulse oximetry
D. Applying oxygen with a bag valve mask device - ANSWER D
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