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ALS/ACLS - Red Cross Final Exam [2022/2023] Graded A+ The resuscitation team suspects that hyperkalemia is the cause of cardiac arrest in a patient brought to the emergency department. Which finding on a 12-lead ECG would confirm this suspicion? Wide-complex ventricular rhythm or tall, pointed T waves A patient with dyspnea and a change in mental status arrives at the emergency department. The healthcare team completes the necessary assessments and begins to care for the patient, including ini...

Form A Practice Exam NBRC Questions With Verified Answers 1.A respiratory therapist is assisting a physician with endotracheal intubation. Which of the following should be used INITIALLY to confirm tracheal intubation? A. cm marking of the endotracheal tube B. observable condensation in the tube C. pulse oximetry D. colorimetric capnography D. Colorimetric capnography assesses the presence of CO2 and provides confirmation of tracheal intubation when CO2 is detected. 2. A respira...

NURS 310- Fundamentals of Nursing- CH 41.- EAQs- Oxygenation Questions with Correct Answers The nurse is caring for a patient who presents with an oxygen saturation 85% on room air. Which assessment finding is most likely affecting this patient's oxygenation? 1 Heart rate 48 beats/min 2 Blood pressure 100/62 mm Hg 3 Alert and oriented to name only 4 Urinary output 500 mL/24 hours - Correct Answer Bradycardia (heartbeat less than 60 beats/min) can decrease cardiac output, which decrea...

A RT is assisting a physician with endotracheal intubation. Which of the following should be used initially to confirm tracheal intubation? a. cm marking of the ET tube b. observable condensation in the tube c. pulse oximetry d. colormetric capnography correct answersD A RT is asked to review a newborn's history. The following information is available about the first few minutes after birth 1 min 5 min Appearance acrocyanosis pink Heart Rate 70 110 Reflex cough cough Muscle Tone...

PALS PreTest All Answers Corrrect 2024 You are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (heart rate 66/min) associated with respiratory distress. The bradycardia persists despite establishment of an effective airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. There is no heart block present. Which is the first drug you should administer? Epinephrine Initial impression of a 2yo girl shows her to be alert with mild breathing difficulty during inspiration and pale skin colo...

Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Check the patient's pulse D. Obtain a chest x-ray A. Monitor the patient's PETCO 2 Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? A. Comprehensive stroke care unit B. Acute rehabilitation care unit C. Acute long-te...

SAMPLE - ️️Signs & Symptoms Allergies Medications Past Medical History Last Oral Intake Events Preceding Trauma Hawk Should Not be Used If - ️️Bariatric of 500lb or Greater Patient unable to lay supine Patient is combative and cannot be restrained Hazmat Contaminated Patient True Allergy Findings - ️️rash, SOB, swellin of the toungue, face and/or throat IO Sites for Adults: - ️️1. Proximal Humerous 2. Proximal Tibia 3. Distal Tibia IO sites for Pediatrics - ️️1....

What is a reason for oversensitivity of older adults to the environmental temperature? Ans: 1 Scoliosis 2 Poor muscle control 3 Decreased sweat gland reactivity Correct4 Inefficient thermoregulatory system Older adults are very sensitive to slight changes in environmental temperature due to the inefficiency of their thermoregulatory systems. Scoliosis that occurs in the older patients may restrict chest expansion and decrease tidal volume. It does not affect sensitivity to environme...

PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3.3 REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE What is the best airway device to use for smoke inhalation? Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed for supportive therapy in the management of inhalation injury. Most pertinent piece of information in evaluating a patient's ventilatory status? Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs through a patent airway. The majority of observations regarding ventilation focus on the movements of the chest....

A nurse in a provider’s office is preparing to teach a middle adult client who has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome an Hba1c of 6.5%. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to teach the client about first? METFORMIN A nurse is reviewing a client’s laboratory results before administering furosemide 40mg IB bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse withhold the medication and contact the provider? POTASSIUM 2.5 mEq A nurse is preparing to admini...