Asystole Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Select the one syndrome listed below that is not a degree in the progression of coronary artery occlusion. Stable angina (SA) Which of the following is used to categorize patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome? 12-lead ECG to determine if an ST-segment elevation MI is present The BLS Assessment places emphasis on early: CPR and defibrillation The first step in the PEA algorithm is defibrillation. False - administer chest compressions and oxygen first Which of the...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Complete Q&A 2023. Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breath...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous ...

1. 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? A. Open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift. B. Administer epinephrine at a dose of 1 mg/kg. C. Deliver 2 rescue breaths each over 1 second. D. Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 2. 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, t...

EMT 100 MODULE 7 EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is it called when individual units make independent and inefficient decisions about the next appropriate action? [Ans: - Freelancing. A rapid, chaotic rhythm that is completely disorganized is called: [Ans: - Ventricular fibrillation. The MOST effective treatment for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia of short duration is: [Ans: - Prompt, rapid defibrillation. Which of the following cardiac arrhythmias is ...

Standardized Procedure- Emergency Standing Orders at Sharp Healthcare Exam General Procedure for all Life-Threatening Patient Conditions- what kind of access should a nurse obtain? - Answer️️ - a. Obtain IV/intraosseous (IO) access (large bore cannula in the antecubital vein should be the first target for IV access if a central line is not present) General Procedure for all Life-Threatening Patient Conditions- what kind of fluid should be started to KVO? - Answer️️ - b. Begin IV in...

Exam: AAACM: Ventricular Arryhthmias, Asystole, Pulseless Electrical Activity And Paced Rhythms Questions With Complete Solutions

ATI RN MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 2023/2024 VERIFIED. 1. The nurse is preparing the discontinue long term TPN therapy for a client. The nurse should plan to discontinue the TPN gradually to reduce the risk of which of the following adverse effects? a. Hyperglycemia b. Diarrhea c. Constipation d. Hypoglycemia- You taper it off to avoid this!!! Rationale PDF p.298: Never abruptly stop TPN. Speeding up/slowing down the rate is contraindicated. An abrupt rate change can alter blood glucose level...

A pt with STEMI has ongoing chest dicomfort. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus and heparin infusion of 1000 units/hr are being administered. The pt did not take ASA because he has a hx of gastritis, which was tx 5 years ago. What is the next action? A. Give ASA 160 to 325 mg to chew B. Give clopidogrel 300 mg PO C. Give enteric-coated ASA 75 mg PO D. Give enteric-coated ASA 325 mg rectally - Answer- A. Give ASA 160 to 325 mg to chew A pt is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. 2 shocks and 1...

AHA BLS Exam Review Questions and Answers. 2023 Update. 1. When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe? a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock 2. As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED? a. Place the AED pad...