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Upon recognizing ventricular fibrillation in a safe environment, the nurse should then -
Answer- establish unresponsiveness
The most important step in preventing central venous catheter related sepsis is: -
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 - Answer- Normal
values
Nitropressin and Dobutamine - Answer- Reduce afterload and improve contractility
Cardizem - Answer- Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fib
QRS wider than 0.12 - Answer- Bundle Branch Block
Length of PRI - Answer- 0.12-0.20
Symptomatic Bradycardia - Answer- Atropine and externally pace patient
Initial Amiodarone dose for sustained Vtach with a pulse - Answer- 150 mg For
pulseless Vfib - 300 mg
Monophasic defibrillator - Answer- 360 Jules
Biphasic Defibrillator - Answer- 150 Jules
Antidote for Heparin - Answer- Protomine Sulfate
First sign of Lidocaine Toxicity - Answer- Confusion
What is the first thing you would do for a pt who c/o Angina or chest pain? - Answer-
Rest
Rapid AV Conduction - Answer- Sign of Digoxin Toxicity
If pt is able to talk to you or make sounds with a ET tube in - Answer- Call the MD!!!!
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