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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 ...

CARDIAC- HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY TEST EXAM 2023 along what axis is time measured in an EKG paper? - CORRECT ANSWER-across a horizontal axis what does each small square on an EKG strip represent? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 mm in length 0.04 seconds what does each large square on an EKG strip represent? - CORRECT ANSWER-5 mm in length 0.2 seconds how can a regular rhythm be calculated on an EKG strip? - CORRECT ANSWER-when the rhythm is regular, the heart rate is 250 divided by the number o...

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...

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...

Initial measures for treatment of angina pector include - Answer- Rest, oxygen, nitro After having TPA running for 3 hrs, what would cause you to stop it - Answer- Change in mental status You would not see elevated cardiac iso-enzyme in - Answer- Chronic heart failure Therapeutic goal for caridogenic shock - Answer- Increase cardiac output With depressed patients, the nurse should - Answer- Encourage the patient to vent about their concerns ECG change in AMI is - Answer- ST elevat...

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 of acces...

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 v...

American Red Cross ACLS Final Exam-Questions and Answers, 100% Verified-Latest 2023/2024 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 c...

ACLS Test 2023 Questions and Answers in cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? - ANSWER after 2 rounds of CPR/shock after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? - ANSWER after the 3rd shock give 300 mg bolus of amiodarone if second dose is needed give 150mg as second dose what rhythms are shockable in cardiac arrest - ANSWER VF VT what rhythms are not shockable in cardiac arres...

change in mental status CORRECT ANSWER while receiving tpa, what would warrant for you to stop the medication aortic stenosis CORRECT ANSWER systolic murmur that is auscultated at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal border is ? 8-10 minutes CORRECT ANSWER removing a line hold pressure for? right atrium CORRECT ANSWER CVP reading directly reflects pressure in the right heart failure CORRECT ANSWER elevated CVP may indicate? left ventricle CORRECT ANSWER pulmonary artery occlus...