Adult bls unit - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. - ANSWER B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency. B....

Which of the following is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert ALS unit? (503) A. internal disaster B. workers action C. non-operable MRI : Internal disaster What is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert BLS units? (502) : BLS units transport to MAR regardless of diversion status with the exception of internal disaster. At what point should a paramedic report abuse of a dependent adult or child? : When there is reasonable suspicion that the abuse has occurred. You are...

HESI Critical Care TESTBANK 2022/2023 LATEST Q&A INCLUDED GRADED A+++ HESI Critical Care TESTBANK 2022-2023 LATEST Q&A INCLUDED GRADED A+++ a The nurse is providing postprocedure care to a client who had a cardiac catheterization. The client begins to manifest signs and symptoms associated with embolization. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the primary healthcare provider immediately b. Apply a warm, moist compress to the incision site c. Increase t...

ACLS Exam (Latest ) Updated Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1.Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPRquality, which should you do? A.Monitor the patients PETCO2 B.Obtain a 12-lead ECG C.Check the patients pulse D.Obtain a chest X-Ray Answer: A. Monitor the patients PETCO2 2.Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in thefield? A.Co...

Critical Care HESI Practice Exam Bank 2022. - The nurse is providing postprocedure care to a client who had a cardiac catheterization. The client begins to manifest signs and symptoms associated with embolization. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the primary healthcare provider immediately b. Apply a warm, moist compress to the incision site c. Increase the intravenous fluid rate by 20 mL/hr d. Monitor vital signs more frequently - A nurse observes a window wa...

Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patients PETCO2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Check the patients pulse D. Obtain a chest X-Ray - ANSWERA. Monitor the patients PETCO2 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...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Complete Q&A 2023. Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, an...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Complete Q&A 2023. Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, an...

The BLS use of a glucometer will become a statewide standard protocol with the 2021 protocols and will be phased in by EMS operational programs no later than July 2022. correct answer: True A patient that is agitated but cooperative and making rational decisions, posing no immediate concern for patient or clinician safety is classified as having ________________ agitation. correct answer: Mild The sterile unit dose of albuterol administered by EMTs via a nebulizer to an adult patient is:...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Questions and Answers Already Passed Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Ass...