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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

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

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

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...

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...