Chapter 10: Rapid Response Teams and Code Management Test Bank

1. The nurse chooses which method and concentration of oxygen administration until intubation is established in a patient who has sustained a cardiopulmonary arrest? a. Bag-valve-mask at FiO2 of 100% b. Bag-valve-mask at FiO2 of 50% c. Mouth-to-mask ventilation with supplemental oxygen d. Non-rebreather mask at FiO2 of 100% ANS: A Oxygen can be delivered via mouth to mask or with a bag-valve device connected to a mask or endotracheal tube. During resuscitation efforts, 100% oxygen is administered. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 238 | Table 10-4 OBJ: Differentiate basic and advanced life-support measures used during a code. TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity 2. Laypersons should use which device to treat lethal ventricular dysrhythmias that occur outside a hospital setting? a. Automatic external defibrillator b. Carbon dioxide detector c. Pocket mask d. Transcutaneous pacemaker ANS: A Because of the ease of use and efficacy in treating lethal ventricular dysrhythmias, automatic external defibrillators are recommended to be placed in a variety of public settings where they may be used by laypersons.