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Which of the following is not considered a potential cause of cardiac arrest in a pregnant patient? -
correct answer-Premature labor
A 49 year old patient is stable but experiencing supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Vagal manuevers ar
e not effective. Which pharmacologic treatment should be initiated? - correct answer-Adenosine
Which medication may be administered when caring for a patient in cardiac arrest with a nonshockabl
e rhythm? - correct answer-Epinephrine
You witness a woman collapse at the movie theater. You shout for help and as you reach the woman's
side, you are prepared to do what? - correct answer-Rapid assessment
If utilizing wave form capnography/end tidal Co2 to evaluate ventilation, what will you notice if the pa
tients respiratory status worsens? - correct answer-A rise in the value
Which of the following is not in the refractory bradycardia treatment sequence? - correct answer-
Norepinephrine
In which of the following situations would a resuscitate cesarean delivery (RCD) be indicated? -
correct answer-If performed within 5 minutes of cardiac arrest.
A third shock has just been delivered to a patient in cardiac arrest. Which of the following medications
would be appropriate to administer to the patient at this time? - correct answer-Amiodarone
A 65 year old woman present to the emergency department complaining of dyspnea and exhaustion.
She is pale and diaphoretic, with weak pulses, and the cardiac monitor shows a bradyarrhythmia. Wha
t is the first line therapy for this patient? - correct answer-Atropine 1 mg
, An adult male next to you at a ballgame starts choking on a hot dog. Holding his throat and nods yes t
o help. What type of assistance might you offer him first? - correct answer-Back blows
Pick the statement that is true regarding cardiac arrest. - correct answer-
Flush IV or IO medications with 10 to 20 mL's of NS
End perfusion (blood pressure) maintenance is a critical component in maintaining and keeping hemo
dynamic stability in a patient experiencing an acute coronary syndrome or dysrhythmia. Such medicati
ons that may lower blood pressure should be avoided or discontinued if the patient's blood pressure i
s 90 mmHg or below. Some medications of concern are: (choose all that apply) - correct answer-
Beta Blockers
Opiods
Nitrates
Which of the patient's home medications could cause an unwanted bradycardia in the patient? Choos
e all that apply. - correct answer-Beta Blockers
Calcium glycoside such as digitalis
Calcium Channel Blockers (verapamil)
The earliest stage of respiratory compromise is known as? - correct answer-Respiratory distress
Choose all that apply regarding the care of the post arrest patient. - correct answer-
Assess and maintain optimal perfusion and circulation
Use ABGs as a guide to oxygen delivery
A patient presents with syncope. Identify this rhythm. - correct answer-Atrial flutter
Which treatment is used to treat stable wide complex ventricular tachycardia? - correct answer-
Amiodarone
Which cardiac rhythm is identified by the absence of discernible P waves, and is always irregular? -
correct answer-Atrial fibrillation
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Which of the following is not considered a potential cause of cardiac arrest in a pregnant patient? -
correct answer-Premature labor
A 49 year old patient is stable but experiencing supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Vagal manuevers ar
e not effective. Which pharmacologic treatment should be initiated? - correct answer-Adenosine
Which medication may be administered when caring for a patient in cardiac arrest with a nonshockabl
e rhythm? - correct answer-Epinephrine
You witness a woman collapse at the movie theater. You shout for help and as you reach the woman's
side, you are prepared to do what? - correct answer-Rapid assessment
If utilizing wave form capnography/end tidal Co2 to evaluate ventilation, what will you notice if the pa
tients respiratory status worsens? - correct answer-A rise in the value
Which of the following is not in the refractory bradycardia treatment sequence? - correct answer-
Norepinephrine
In which of the following situations would a resuscitate cesarean delivery (RCD) be indicated? -
correct answer-If performed within 5 minutes of cardiac arrest.
A third shock has just been delivered to a patient in cardiac arrest. Which of the following medications
would be appropriate to administer to the patient at this time? - correct answer-Amiodarone
A 65 year old woman present to the emergency department complaining of dyspnea and exhaustion.
She is pale and diaphoretic, with weak pulses, and the cardiac monitor shows a bradyarrhythmia. Wha
t is the first line therapy for this patient? - correct answer-Atropine 1 mg
, An adult male next to you at a ballgame starts choking on a hot dog. Holding his throat and nods yes t
o help. What type of assistance might you offer him first? - correct answer-Back blows
Pick the statement that is true regarding cardiac arrest. - correct answer-
Flush IV or IO medications with 10 to 20 mL's of NS
End perfusion (blood pressure) maintenance is a critical component in maintaining and keeping hemo
dynamic stability in a patient experiencing an acute coronary syndrome or dysrhythmia. Such medicati
ons that may lower blood pressure should be avoided or discontinued if the patient's blood pressure i
s 90 mmHg or below. Some medications of concern are: (choose all that apply) - correct answer-
Beta Blockers
Opiods
Nitrates
Which of the patient's home medications could cause an unwanted bradycardia in the patient? Choos
e all that apply. - correct answer-Beta Blockers
Calcium glycoside such as digitalis
Calcium Channel Blockers (verapamil)
The earliest stage of respiratory compromise is known as? - correct answer-Respiratory distress
Choose all that apply regarding the care of the post arrest patient. - correct answer-
Assess and maintain optimal perfusion and circulation
Use ABGs as a guide to oxygen delivery
A patient presents with syncope. Identify this rhythm. - correct answer-Atrial flutter
Which treatment is used to treat stable wide complex ventricular tachycardia? - correct answer-
Amiodarone
Which cardiac rhythm is identified by the absence of discernible P waves, and is always irregular? -
correct answer-Atrial fibrillation
