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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exam Version B (50 questions) 1. What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? A. Perform pulse checks only after defibrillation. B. Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging. C. Administer IV medications only when breaths are given. D. Continue to use AED even after the arrival of a manual defibrillator. 2. Which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? A. Unwitnessed arrest B. Safety thre...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exam Version A (50 questions) 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 p...

Basic Dysrhythmia Qs&As normal CO - ANS->4-8L SA node - ANS->60-100 bpm AV node - ANS->40-60 bpm small square on ECG paper - ANS->0.04 sec big square on ECG paper - ANS->0.2 sec steps to interpreting ECG strips - ANS->1. heart rate 2. measure R-R to look at regularity 3. p wave- there should be one for every QRS 4. PR interval 5. QRS complex normal PR interval - ANS->0.12-0.20 sec (3-5 small boxes) normal QRS complex - ANS->0.06-0.12 sec (1.5-3 small boxes) ...

1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - Answer-1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings - Answer-1. Temp < 36 or >38 2. HR >90 3. RR >20 or PaCO2 <32 4. WBC 4,000 > x ...

DAANCE Exam Study Questions | 130 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated 2023 | Guaranteed A+ The "T" wave on an ECG tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? - Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea? - The epiglottis Which structure is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position? - The tongu...

ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT EXAM VERSION B (50 QUESTIONS) Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet. 1. What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? A. Perform pulse checks only after defibrillation. B. Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging. C. Administer IV medications only when breaths are given. D. Continue to use AED even after the arrival of a manual defibrillator. 2. Which con...

Periop 101 Questions & Answers Who can provide anesthesia - ANS-1. CRNA 2. Anestesia assistant 3. Anesthesiologist What can be consumed 6 hours before surgery - ANS-1. infant formula 2. non human milk 3. light meal such as toast and clear liquid How can a nurse assist with anesthesia - ANS-Apply cricoid pressure if needed during intubation -used in order to decreease the risk of pulmonary aspiration Basic monitoring of pt. under anesthesia - ANS-1. BP 2. ECG 3. Pulse Ox what drug ...

NURS3007 Test Questions with Correct Answers Assessing Airway - Answer-Patent, obstruction, or suction Observe: appearance of the person, colour, respiratory rate, work of breathing, speaking, audible sounds, oxygen saturation, tracheal position Auscultate: Absence/quality of breath sounds, adventitious breath sounds Palpate: Skin condition, cap refill, crepitus Airway Obstruction definition and causes - Answer-Occurs when a foreign body blocks the airway decreasing air entry and exi...

BKAT 2023 Exam With Solution Beta Blockers - ANSWER Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris donot include which response below? ST segment elevation - ANSWER The classical ECG change with muscle injury inacutemyocardial infarction is: CHF - ANSWER Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which responsebelow?

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 blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? - Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. Wh...