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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...

Start CPR, beginning with? Compression rate? Where is hand placement? Compression depth? Chest compression. 100-120 compressions/minute. Mid-nipple line and lower half of breastbone. 2 inches to 2.4 inches depth What to do before approaching a patient? Start CPR after confirming that a patient has what? How long does it take to confirm a pulse or no pulse? Which type of sound is not considered a normal breathing pattern? Which type of sound is a sign of card...

PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for two-rescuer CPR in infants and children? 15 compressions to 2 breaths. When managing a child in shock, what is the preferred method for delivering fluids? Administer isotonic crystalloid solution rapidly via intravenous or intraosseous access. How do you confirm proper placement of an advanced airway during pediatric re...

ACLS Exam Fall 2022 Complete Questions & Answers. When providing transcutaneous pacing, the appearance of wide QRS complexes and tall, broad T waves after each pacing spike confirms that mechanical capture has been achieved. 2 In a six-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of the team members? Select all correct options that apply. Recording key data Sharing pertinent observations Ordering interventions Performing chest compressions Going to ...

ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement? 1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath. 2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position. 3. Instruct the UAP to get another person to help with the bath. 4. Provide praise for perform...

EKG changes with calcium imbalances Hyperkalemia : short QT Hypocalcemia : long QT Hypothermia resuscitation Withhold medications and defibrillation until 30 C (86 F) Rewarming sequence: Passive external, active external then active internal Do not massage to warm body Gravitational forces 1 G represents the force that a person exerts when seated as the result of gravity G forces are applied on descent, ascent, and during changes in speed or direction Positive G forces (a...

Yr 4 Anaesthesia MCQs Actual Questions and Answers Solved 100% The triad of anaesthesia comprises A. Hypnosis, monitoring, and airway management B. Sedation, pain management and airway management C. Sedation, muscle relaxation and analgesia D. Hypnosis, analgesia and immobility Ans - D What are the minimum requirements for effective surgical anaesthesia? A. An immobile surgical field with good analgesia B. An unaware and immobile patient C. Artificial ventilation and hypnosis D. Se...

The nurse is caring for a client with a continuous feeding through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Flush the tube with 50 mL of water q 8 hrs b. Check for tube placement and residual volume q4 hrs c. obtain a daily x-ray to verify tube placement d. position on left side with head of bed elevated 45 degrees - ANSWER b. Check for tube placement and residual volume q4 hrs A 77-year-old female client is adm...

A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? Select the correct answer to this question. Rib fracture Esophageal injury Pneumothorax Hypertension Correct Answer: Pneumothorax 1 A member of the resuscitation team is preparing to administer medications intravenou...

extra pulmonary air indicates: - -pneumothorax -pneumoperitoneum -pneumomediastinum -pneumopericardium -sub cu. emphysema Epiglottitis: - -above glottis -confirm with lat. neck cxr; supraglottic narrowing with enlarged flattened epiglottis -thumb sign Tx: intubate Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) - infection of upper airway characterized by a barky cough seen in children CXR: tracheal narrowing with subglottic swelling (steeple sign, picket fence, pencil point, hour glass) Tre...