Respiratory arrest Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

out-of-hospital acute stroke care focuses on: - - rapid ID and assessment of pts with stroke - rapid transport w/ prearrival notification to facility capable of providing acute stroke care in-hospital acute stroke care - - ability to rapidly determine pt eligibility for fibrinolytic therapy - admin of fibrinolytic therapy to appropriate candidates, with availability of neurologic medical supervision within target times - consideration of new treatment options like endovascular therapy - i...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

Average respiratory rate for adults 12-16 (20)/minute Below 6/min= requires assisted ventilation with bag-mask device or advanced airway with 100% oxygen Normal tidal volume 8-10 mL/kg -Maintains normal oxygenation and elimination of CO2 Respiratory distress Clinical state characterized by abnormal respiratory rate or effort --Increased effort= nasal flaring, accessory muscle use) --Decreased effort= hypoventilation, bradypnea S/S of respiratory distress Tachypnea Increased respir...

Test bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 7th Edition by Donna D.Ignatavicius and M.Linda Workman Test bank for Medical Surgical Nursing 7th edition by Donna D.Ignatavicius and M.Linda Workman Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which action demonstrates that the nurse understands the purpose of the Rapid Response Team? a. Monitoring the client for changes in postoperative status such as wound infection b. Documenting all changes observed in...

ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 2020 | Verified 100% ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 2020 1. The nurse is participating in a <time-out.= In which activities will the nurse be involved? (Select all that apply.) a. Verify the correct site. b. Verify the correct patient. c. Verify the correct procedure. d. Perform <time-out= after surgery. e. Perform the actual marking of the operative site. ANS: A, B, C A time-out is performed just before starting...

AKT-1 Flashcards Anesthesia Knowledge Test 1 (2023) Complication of Cricoid Pressure - ANS-i.e. Sellick manoeuvre Complications: 1) N/V 2) Esophageal rupture 3) Difficult tracheal and mask intubation 4) minimal hemodynamic changes 5) complete AW obs 6) fracture of cricoid cartillage Contraindications of LMA - ANS-1) small oral opening 2) "full stomach" (i.e. not npo, morbidly obese, trauma, GERD, intestinal obs) 3) dec lung compliance 4) not profoundly anesthetized 5) oropharyng...

AHA ACLS Post Test (Latest 2024 / 2025 ) Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse.What is yournext action? Answer: Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain.The BP is 92/50 anda heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and thepulse O2 is 97%.What assessment step is mo...

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...

1. 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? A. Open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift. B. Administer epinephrine at a dose of 1 mg/kg. C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths each over 1 second. D. Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 2. 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, t...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...