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NURS 275 Exam 2 Questions And Correct AnswersTRUE or FALSE: V-fib is a lethal rhythm causing the ventricles to quiver leading to a
sudden drop in cardiac output.
A. True
B. False - Answer A
While monitoring the patient's ECG, the nurse recognizes Vfib. The patient is
unresponsive and pulseless. The nurse calls a code blue. What does the nurse do next?
A. Prepare for defibrillation
B. Prepare and administer Epinephrine
C. Begin high-quality CPR
D. Notify the physician - Answer C
For a patient in V-fib during an attempt to code resuscitation, what other medications
could be given? Choose 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. Which of the following 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 in Vtach. You assess the patient and find the patient is having no
symptoms and a pulse is present. What type of treatment do you expect will be ordered
for this patient?
A. CPR
B. Defibrillation
C. Amiodarone IV
,D. Digoxin IV - Answer C
The patient is in vtach. The patient is demonstrating a blood pressure of 70/42, altered
mental status, and is diaphoretic and pale. A pulse is palpable. The nurse prepares the
patient for?
A. CPR
B. Synchronized cardioversion
C. Defibrillation
D. Atropine IV - Answer B
The patient is in torsades de pointes. The patient is unresponsive and pulse-less. Which
order below would the nurse request clarification if received?
A. IV Amiodarone
B. IV Magnesium Sulfate
C. Defibrillation
D. IV epinephrine - Answer A
A client is in ventricular tachycardia and is unresponsive with no pulse. After calling the
emergency response system, the nurse would immediately?
A. Prepare the patient for defibrillation
B. Administer IV epinephrine
C. Establish the airway
D. Begin chest compressions - Answer D
TRUE or FALSE: Asystole is treated with immediate defibrillation to improve the
patient's chance of survival.
, A. True
B. False - Answer B
The cardiac monitor is reading the patient's rhythm as asystole. However, the patient is
alert and oriented with a strong pulse when palpated. What should the nurse do next?
A. Activate the code blue button
B. Initiate CPR
C. Check the cable and electrode connection of the monitor
D. Continue to monitor - Answer C
Asystole is reflected in the patient's EKG. The patient is unresponsive and has no pulse.
After calling a code blue, what should the nurse do next?
A. Prepare the patient for defibrillation
B. Check the H's and T's
C. Administer Atropine
D. Start CPR - Answer D
During resuscitation, what medication can be given to a patient who is in asystole?
A. Amiodarone
B. Epinephrine
C. Atropine
D. Adenosine - Answer B
A primary health care provider attempts to intubate a client for mechanical ventilation
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