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A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of palpitations and "some shortness of breath." Cardiac monitoring is initiated and reveals the following ECG rhythm strip. The provider interprets this strip as indicating which arrhythmia?
Atrial fibrillation Ventricular tachycardia Ventricular fibrillation Atrial flutter - ANSWER-Atrial flutter
A patient is experiencing respiratory distress secondary to an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The patient begins to exhibit signs and symptoms of worsening respiratory function and experiences respiratory arrest. The team intervenes, delivering ventilations via BVM resuscitator. The team would deliver 1 ventilation at which interval?
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Every 3 to 4 seconds Every 5 to 6 seconds Every 7 to 8 seconds Every 8 to 9 seconds - ANSWER-The team would deliver 1 ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds. Each ventilation should last about 1 second and make the chest begin to rise.
Assessment of a patient in the emergency department reveals that the patient is experiencing respiratory compromise. From the assessment, the team identifies that the patient is in the earliest stage of this condition. Which stage would this be?Select the correct answer to this question.
Respiratory distress Respiratory arrest Respiratory acidosis Respiratory failure - ANSWER-Respiratory distress
Respiratory compromise occurs along a continuum, beginning with respiratory distress, progressing to respiratory failure and then to respiratory arrest
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After cardiac arrest and successful resuscitation, the patient has a return of spontaneous circulation. The patient is unable to follow verbal commands. Targeted temperature management is initiated. Which method(s) would be appropriate for the resuscitation team to use?
Giving an ice-cold IV fluid bolus Applying cooling blankets to the patient's body Administering cool-mist oxygen therapy Applying a cool compress to the patient's forehead Using an endovascular catheter - ANSWER-Giving an ice-cold IV fluid bolus Applying cooling blankets to the patient's body Using an endovascular catheter
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. The history reveals that before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous distension, cyanosis, apnea and hyperresonance on percussion. The patient was also difficult to ventilate during the response. The team would most likely suspect which condition as the cause? 3 / 4
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Select the correct answer to this question.
Tension pneumothorax Cardiac tamponade Acidosis Hypothermia - ANSWER-Tension pneumothorax
Prearrest signs of tension pneumothorax in the advanced stage include jugular venous distension, cyanosis, apnea and hyperresonance on percussion. Difficulty ventilating the patient may also be a sign of tension pneumothorax.
A 40-year-old patient in the waiting room of the primary care provider's office approaches a staff member and says, "I'm having really severe, crushing chest pain that is moving to both my arms." The patient is diaphoretic and dyspneic. Which action would be appropriate for the staff member to take?
Activate the emergency medical services system.Take the patient to an exam room immediately.Give the patient an aspirin.
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