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ACLS-Pharmacology ACLS - Pharmacology 1.You are caring for a 66-year-old man with a history of a large intracerebral hemorrhage 2 months ago. He is being evaluated for another acute stroke. The CT scan is negative for hemorrhage. The patient is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min, and an IV has been established. His blood pressure is 180/100 mm Hg. Which drug do you anticipate giving to this patient? A. aspirin B. glucose (D50) C. nicardipine D. rtPA 2.A patient with ...

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ACLS HELP You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? - Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. What is the preferred method o...

ACLS (Practical Application) How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Allows max blood return to the heart A pt has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During post-ROSC tx, the pt becomes unresponsive, with the rhythm shown here. Which action is indicated next? - Give an immediate unsynchronized high-energy shock (defibrillation dose) What action minimizes the risk of air entering the victim's stomach during bag-mask ventilation? - Ventilating until you see the ...

AHA ACLS Written Test You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? - Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. What is the prefer...

BLS for Healthcare Providers Exam How would you know that a rescue breath for a victim of any age is effective? - You should see their chest rise. A child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse, but has ineffective breathing or is not breathing, what should the rescuer do? - Give rescue breaths. (every 3-5 seconds) What ventilation device/ technique is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? - The bag-mask ventilation technique. What would...

American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) When you first see a potential victim. - When do you ensure a scene is safe? A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing and has no pulse. - Which victim requires CPR? Head tilt-chin lift - This is the best method to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury. 10 seconds - The maximum time you check for a pulse. Bag-mask device - A device used for a 2-person rescue to provide breaths during CPR. 2 i...

BLS AHA FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Emphasis on high-quality CPR compression rate of at least ___ per minute. - 100 Depth of compressions for children to adult - 2 inches Depth of compression for infants - 1/3 of anterior/posterior diameter of chest. 1 1/2" Compressions should be started what time limit? - 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. What are the signs of cardiac arrest? - victim is unresponsive/not breathing/ineffective breathing Time frame to start cpr once sus...

CPR TEST What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury? - use the head tilt-chin lift During 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer provides chest compressions. What is the role of the second rescuer? - maintain an open airway and give breaths. Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult? - on the lower half of the breastbone. When should you initially ensure that the scene is safe? - when I first see a potential v...

BLS Test Questions (AHA) Which victim requires CPR? - a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse When is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - 10 seconds Interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - 10 seconds How can you...

ATI A 9 ATI A 9 ATI A 9 1. A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about her new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "You should continue this medication if you develop muscle rigidity". b. "You will experience weight loss while taking this medication." c. "You will notice your symptoms improve within 24 hours of taking this medication." d. "You should increase your consumption of complex carboh...

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AHA PALS Practice exam AHA PALS Practice exam AHA PALS Practice exam AHA PALS Practice exam AHA PALS Practice exam 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. O...

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ATI PROCTORED EXAM - MATERNAL NEWBORN ATI PROCTORED EXAM - MATERNAL NEWBORN ATI PROCTORED EXAM - MATERNAL NEWBORN A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is receiving phototherapy for an elevated bilirubin level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - D. Use a photometer to monitor the lamp's energy The nurse should monitor the lamp's energy throughout the therapy to ensure the newborn is receiving the appropriate amount to be effective. A nurse is assessing ...

Targeted Med-Surg 2016 Cardiovascular Targeted Med-Surg 2016 Cardiovascular Targeted Med-Surg 2016 Cardiovascular A nurse is assessing a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - dyspnea on exertion A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take an ACE inhibitor to treat hypertension. The nurse should instruct the client to notify his provider if he experiences which of the following adverse effects of his medication? - ...

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Targeted Medical-Surgical 2019 Respiratory Targeted Medical-Surgical 2019 Respiratory Targeted Medical-Surgical 2019 Respiratory A nurse is assessing a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - Elevated temperature R: The nurse should report an elevated temperature to the provider because it can indicate a possible respiratory infection. Clients who have emphysema are at risk for the development of pneumonia and other respira...

Targeted Medical-Surgical: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Targeted Medical-Surgical: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Targeted Medical-Surgical: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base A nurse is assessing a client who has dehydration. Which of the following assessments is the priority? - Mental status A nurse is assessing a client who is using PCA following a thoracotomy. The client is short of breath, appears restless, and has a respiratory rate of 28/min. The client's ABG results a...