TMC Mock Exam 2023

TMC Mock Exam Although treated with several antiarrhythmic drugs, a patient with ventricular tachycardia begins to exhibit hypotension and decreased consciousness. Which of the following actions would you recommend at this time? immediately initiate CPR apply cardioversion administer epinephrine defibrillate the patient apply cardioversion *If drug management fails, if the ventricular rate exceeds 150/min, or if the patient becomes hemodynamically unstable, synchronous cardioversion is indicated. A physician orders intubation and volume-controlled A/C ventilation for a 6-foot, 3-inch tall 190-lb (86-kg) adult male patient with ARDS. Which of the following ventilator settings would you aim for to support this patient? rate/min: 10; VT (mL): 800 rate/min: 15; VT (mL): 500 rate/min: 20; VT (mL): 900 rate/min: 8; VT (mL): 1200 rate/min: 15; VT (mL): 500 Tidal volume 6ml/kg IBW 6ft 3= 85kg IBW Vt= 500 Rate= 10 to 20