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Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? Noncontrast CT scan of head Which best describes this rhythm? Monomorphic Vent Tach Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no ...

You find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood pressure is 92/50 mm hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. what assessment step is most important now? obtaining 12-lead e...

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...

CDEM M4 Curriculum Comprehensive Review Exams_ Answered 2022/2023. how many pts with aortic dissection have normal CXR? - 40% initial actions in abdominal pain patients? - UPT, blood products for hemorrhage, abx, bedside ultrasound, immediate surgical consult if unstable or rigid abdomen, analgesia hemodynamic instability and abdominal pain should alert you to... - possible AAA, hemorrhage, sepsis, perforated viscus, necrotic bowel - think bowel edema or fluid placing pressure on ...