CORRECT ANSWERS
which are the initial steps of the primary assessment - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-abc's
-monitor heart rhythm and vital signs
-obtain a 12-lead
-establish IV
the patient is placed on the heart monitor. what is her heart rhythm - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔mobitz type 2 second degree av block
the patient's vs are HR 37, BP 77/50, RR 15, SPO2 97%, temp 98.8.
what is the first-line drug for acute symptomatic bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔atropine
You administer a 1 mg bolus of atropine, which is ineffective. You prepare to initiate
transcutaneous pacing.
what steps should be followed to start pacing? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-turn the pacer on
-attach pacing electrodes on chest according to package instructions
-set the current
-set the demand rate
-ideally, administer a sedative and analgesic for conscious patients
what is an appropriate demand rate for the transcutaneous pacer? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔60
to 80/min