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What is the primary purpose of the CPR coach on a resuscitation team? -
Answer✓✓
increasing CPR quality
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What is the most common type of stroke? -
Answer✓✓
ischemic stroke
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What is a contraindication to the administration of aspirin for the management of a pt with
acute coronary syndromes? -
Answer✓✓
recent gastrointestinal bleeding
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What blood component is acted upon by aspirin administration during the management of a
pt with ACS? -
Answer✓✓
platelets
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What is the most appropriate destination for pts with suspected acute ischemic stroke? -
Answer✓✓
certified stroke center
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A 49-year-old man arrives at the emergency department with chest discomfort. He states
that he was working in the garden this morning when his chest started hurting. The last
episode lasted about 25 minutes, and he was sweaty. The chest discomfort is not relieved
with rest.
Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the pt showing symptoms suggestive of MI, what
will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? -
Answer✓✓
If SpO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen
Obtain a 12-lead EKG
Administer aspirin and establish IV access
Assess ABCs
Consider nitroglycerin, morphine, and a P2Y inhibitor
Activate the STEMI team
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His initial VS are HR 120/min, BP 135/88 mmHg, RR 23/min, SpO2 87%, and temperature
37.3 degrees C.
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, When considering oxygen saturation, what is your course of action?
Start oxygen at 4L/min via nasal cannula
Do not start oxygen
Intubate pt immediately
Administer albuterol nebulizer -
Answer✓✓
Start oxygen at 4L/min via nasal cannula
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What additional questions help you determine next steps? -
Answer✓✓
When did the symptoms start?
Do you have any allergies?
Do you take any medication?
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Your pt continues to say that he has chest discomfort.
What treatment can you repeat as long as it is not contraindicated by vital signs?
Nitroglycerin IV every 1 to 3 mins
Morphine sublingual every 1 to 3 mins
Nitroglycerin sublingual or translingual every 3 to 5 mins
Morphine IV every 1 to 3 mins -
Answer✓✓
Nitroglycerin sublingual or translingual every 3 to 5 mins
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