D. Noncontrast CT scan of the head
Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with suspected stroke as soon as possible but no more
than 20 minutes after hospital arrival?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Cardiac enzymes
C. Coagulation studies
D. Noncontrast CT scan of the head
A. Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
Which describes this rhythm?
A. Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
B. Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
C. Supraventricular tachycardia
D. Ventricular fibrillation
,A. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway?
A. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
B. Measure from the thyroid cartilage to the bottom of the earlobe
C. Estimate by using the formula weight (KG)/8 + 2
D. Estimate by using the size of the patient's finger
B. Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy
You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was
normal with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
A. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
B. Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy
C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration
D. Wait for the results of the MRI
, D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Open the patient's airway
C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
C. Agonal gasps
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
A. Slow, weak pulse rate
B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate
Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with suspected stroke as soon as possible but no more
than 20 minutes after hospital arrival?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Cardiac enzymes
C. Coagulation studies
D. Noncontrast CT scan of the head
A. Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
Which describes this rhythm?
A. Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
B. Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
C. Supraventricular tachycardia
D. Ventricular fibrillation
,A. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway?
A. Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
B. Measure from the thyroid cartilage to the bottom of the earlobe
C. Estimate by using the formula weight (KG)/8 + 2
D. Estimate by using the size of the patient's finger
B. Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy
You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was
normal with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
A. Hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours
B. Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy
C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration
D. Wait for the results of the MRI
, D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
A. Check the ECG for evidence of a rhythm
B. Open the patient's airway
C. Determine if a carotid pulse is present
D. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions
C. Agonal gasps
Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient?
A. Slow, weak pulse rate
B. Cyanosis
C. Agonal gasps
D. Irregular, weak pulse rate
