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You assess an unresponsive 65-year-old man and find that he is apneic and pulseless. The patient's wife tells you that he has an automatic implanted cardioverter/defibrillator. After initiating CPR, you should: apply the AED as soon as possible and analyze his cardiac rhythm. After administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest discomfort, it is MOST important for you to: reassess the patient's blood pressure within 5 minutes. A 66-year-old female presents with an acute on...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

NM717 Module 5 Newborn Midwifery Care of the Newborn Kelsey review guide Immediate extrauterine newborn transition Answer —immediate transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life Immediate extrauterine newborn transition depends on changes in four major areas: Answer —respiration, —circulation, —thermoregulation, and —glucose regulation Biochemical Factors in initiation of respiration Answer —relative hypoxia at the end of labor Physical stimuli Factors in initi...

Aquifer Pediatrics 2023 Updated Exam Questions And Answers Tobacco Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Low birth weight Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANS- Facial abnormalities, growth deficiency, CNS dysfunction, cognitive/behavioral issues Heroine Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Fetal growth restriction, fetal death, placental abruption, preterm labor, intrauterine meconium Cocaine/Stimulant Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Uteroplacental insufficiency, low birth weight SGA Infant - ANS- <10th perc...

CDH Paramedic Entrance Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? 12-20 and 20-40 What is the purpose of surfactant? Reduces surface tension in alveoli (lubricant) What is the normal stimulus to breathe in a healthy patient? Carbonic drive What is a pink puffer? Blue Bloater? A COPD Patient with Emphysema. A COPD Patient with Chronic Bronchitis What causes inhalation? Diaphragm and Intercostal muscles contract Where are the different lung sound...

Aquifer Pediatrics 2023 Updated Exam Questions And Answers Tobacco Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Low birth weight Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANS- Facial abnormalities, growth deficiency, CNS dysfunction, cognitive/behavioral issues Heroine Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Fetal growth restriction, fetal death, placental abruption, preterm labor, intrauterine meconium Cocaine/Stimulant Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Uteroplacental insufficiency, low birth weight SGA Infant - ANS- <10th perc...

1. E-D = ERV 160. A healthy 30-year-old woman is referred for a life insurance physical exam. History reveals that she has never smoked and vesicular breath sounds are heard at the periph- ery of the lung with aus- cultation. In the patient's spirometry tracing below, the expiratory reserve vol- ume (ERV) equals which of the following? 2. .21*380 = 80 mmHg 161. A group of third-year medical students accom- panied a medical mission team to Peru, South Amer- ica. After arriving at the ai...

HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Q&A Course Hesi A2 Institution Chamberlain College Of Nursing HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Q&A 1. Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of blood glucose? A. insulin B. glucagon C. growth hormone D. glucocorticoids 2. Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland? A. hypothalamus B. adrenal gland C. testes D. pancreas 3. How much of a female’s blood volume is composed of red blood cells? A. 10% B. 25% C. 40% D. ...

what is the correct order of steps in the In-Hospital Chain of Survival for adults? - 1. Early Recognition and Prevention 2. Activation of Emergency Response 3. High-Quality CPR 4. Defibrillation 5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care 6. Recovery What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and assessment? - -Verify scene safety -Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse -Check for responsiveness -Activate the emergency response system and get an AED -Begin CPR if no breath...

West Coast EMT Block Exam 2 - Questions and Answers 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. 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...