BKAT 9R review study guide final exam

BKAT 9R review study guide final exam Upon recognizing ventricular fibrillation in a safe environment, the nurse should then - CORRECT ANSWER-establish unresponsiveness The most important step in preventing central venous catheter related sepsis is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Thorough handwashing. A routine check of your patient's blood gas values show a pH of 7.40, pO2 of 98mm Hg, pCO2 of 38 mmhg, and HCO3 of 25 mEq. These results reflect - CORRECT ANSWERNormal values Nitropressin and Dobutamine - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduce afterload and improve contractility Cardizem - CORRECT ANSWER-Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fib QRS wider than 0.12 - CORRECT ANSWER-Bundle Branch Block Length of PRI - CORRECT ANSWER-0.12-0.20 Symptomatic Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-Atropine and externally pace patient Initial Amiodarone dose for sustained Vtach with a pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-150 mg For pulseless Vfib - 300 mg Monophasic defibrillator - CORRECT ANSWER-360 Jules Biphasic Defibrillator - CORRECT ANSWER-150 Jules Antidote for Heparin - CORRECT ANSWER-Protomine Sulfate First sign of Lidocaine Toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-Confusion What is the first thing you would do for a pt who c/o Angina or chest pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rest Rapid AV Conduction - CORRECT ANSWER-Sign of Digoxin Toxicity If pt is able to talk to you or make sounds with a ET tube in - CORRECT ANSWER-Call the MD!!!! Check cuff?? Normal vacuum pressure for suctioning - CORRECT ANSWER-Low intermittent suctioning best 120-140 Goals when responding to ventilator alarm - CORRECT ANSWER-Always check patient first Post operative care of chest tubes - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess q15. Output of or close to 200 is too muc