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An AED does not promptly analyze a rythm. What is your next step? Begin chest compressions. You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. The ECG monitor displays the lead II rhythm below, and the patient has no pulse. Another member of your team resumes chest compressions, and an IV is in place. What management step is your next priority? Administer 1mg of epinephrine

When you see a suspected asystole or PEA what are the first actions that you need to take in order to ensure that is the rthythm you see increase gain on monitor, check leads to make sure none have fallen off Asystole/PEA CPR 2 minutes, 1 mg every 3-5 minutes, CPR 2 minutes, treat possible causes What are the 5 H's and 5 T's Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen ion, HYpo/Hyperkalemia, Hypothermi

ACLS Drugs VF/VT: -Epinephrine -vasopressin -amiodarone -lidocaine Asystole/PEA: -Epinephrine -Vasopressin Bradycardia: -Atropine -Epinephrine Tachycardia: -adenosine -amiodarone Adenosine 6 mg over 1-2 seconds followed by 20 ml NS bolus. If not successful, administer 12 mg in 1-2 minutes.

You find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood pressure is 92/50 mm hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. what assessment step is most important now? obtaining 12-lead e...

The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the oropharynx and thick particulate matter? Rigid catheter (Yankauer) Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac arrest for the following reasons EXCEPT: Individua...

You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. What is the preferred method of access for epi administration during cardiac arrest in most pts? Peripheral IV An AED does not promptly analyze a rythm. What is your next step? Begin chest compressions. You have completed 2 min of CPR. The ECG monito...

You are providing bag-mask ventilations to a patient in respiratory arrest. How often should you provide ventilations? About every 5-6 seconds A 45-year-old woman with a history of palpitations develops light headedness and palpitations. She has recieved adenosine 6 mg IV for the rhythm shown here, without conversion of the rhythm. She is now extremely apprehensive. Her blood pressure is 128/70 mm Hg. What is the next appropriate intervention? Administer adenosine 12 mg IV A patients 1...

reentry supraventricular tachycardia polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - aka torsades atrial fibrilation sinus tachycardia reentry supraventricular tachycardia

reentry supraventricular tachycardia polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - aka torsades atrial fibrilation sinus tachycardia reentry supraventricular tachycardia

Evidence-based Inquiry Week 1-3 Exam Questions and Complete Solutions EBP - Ans: "Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process of integrating the best available research evidence, practitioner experience, and client values into practice decisions" Evidence-Based Practice - Ans: practitioner experience external evidence client's situation/values It is clear from this definition that evidence- based practice relies on practitioners' clinical expertise when applying research evidence t...