Adult cardiac arrest - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..): <8 and >24 2. When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment: Right after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3. 3 things that stop your assessment right away.: scene hazard, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest 4. During the Primary Survey, when do you Control major bleeding: In the Initial assessment Airway, breathing, circulation, control bleeding 5. When the injury occurs, what clock...

A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____. Crew resource management Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader? Sets clear expectations Assigns Roles Facilitates a debriefing session When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency? During the secondary assessment When providing high-quality CPR...

A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? - answer; Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to the ED by ambulance in cardiac arrest with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in progress. The client is intubated and is receiving 100% oxygen per self-inflating (ambu) bag. The nurse determines that the client is cyanotic, cold, and diaphoretic. Which assessment is most import...

Select the one syndrome listed below that is not a degree in the progression of coronary artery occlusion. Stable angina (SA) Which of the following is used to categorize patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome? 12-lead ECG to determine if an ST-segment elevation MI is present The BLS Assessment places emphasis on early: CPR and defibrillation The first step in the PEA algorithm is defibrillation. False - administer chest compressions and oxygen first Which of the...

emphasis on high-quality CPR compression rate of at least ___ per minute. correct answers100 depth of compressions for children to adult correct answers2 inches depth of compression for infants correct answers1/3 of anterior/posterior diameter of chest. 1 1/2" compressions should be started what time limit? correct answers10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. what are the signs of cardiac arrest? correct answersvictim is unresponsive/not breathing/ineffective breathing tim...

SNHD EMT EMS PROTOCOLS EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024, 163 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION. Pediatric Oral Glucose Indication Glucose <60mg/dL Newborn Oral Glucose Indication Glucose <40mg/dL Pediatric pulse rate for cardiac arrest <60bpm Pediatric Narcan Dose and Route 2-4mg intranasal What age is considered pediatric for sexual assault victims? <18 years old During an internal disaster by a hospital that hospital should be bypassed unless th...

HeartCode BLS (American Heart Association) 2023/2024 QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWER You are a member of the emergency response team for your hospital and are called to a code blue. You arrive to find one of your colleagues leading a resuscitation attempt to an elderly patient. You notice that the person performing chest compressions seems to be tiring, and the compression rate is slowing. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR? A. Never switch rescuers, and maintain current ...

A patient who is a 72 year old male presents for his implant surgery. He has a history of an MI 6 years ago with angioplasty and a stent. He tells you that he stopped his aspirin a week ago (not instructed by his physician but he just did that on his own). Before you start, he complains of a vague chest pain, almost like indigestion, but it is radiating to his left arm. He is also diaphoretic (sweating). Your diagnosis (what is causing it) for this patient is: Angina, possible heart attack (MI)...

MED SURG FINAL HESI 2024 LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to the ED ...

Loyola EMS System Entry Questions and Answers 100% Correct Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position Semi Fowlers Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do? 18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected What is an emancipated minor? Patient between the ages of 16-18 that have demonstrated ability and capacity to manage own affairs and live independently of parents or guardians. When can a minor consent for themself or t...