ALS/ACLS - Team Response Scenario - Ross Jenkins [2022] COMPLETE SOLUTION
On rapid assessment, Mr. Jenkins is responsive and his airway is patent. His body language indicates that he is experiencing retrosternal pain or discomfort. He is not visibly dyspneic, cyanotic or diaphoretic and appears to be in minimal distress. What actions should the team take as part of the primary assessment? - 1. Establish cardiac monitoring 2. Establish pulse oximetry. 3. Obtain a full set of vital signs. 4. Assess capillary refill time. Primary assessment findings are as follows:Airway: Patent and self-maintainedBreathing: Respiratory rate, 18 breaths/min; no dyspnea; pulse oximetry, 98% on room airCirculation: Heart rate, 113 bpm; sinus rhythm; blood pressure 130/90 mmHg; normal pulses; capillary refill, 2 seconds; skin warm and acyanoticBased on Mr
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