Which intervention is most appropriate for the tx of a pt in asystole?
A. atropine
B. defibrillation
C. epinephrine
D. transcutaneous pacing
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C. epinephrine
at 61yoM suddenly experienced difficulty speaking and L sided weakness. HE meet
initial criteria for fibrinolytic therapy, and a CT scan of the brain is ordered. Which best
describes the guidelines for anti-platelet and fibrinolytic therapy?
A. give ASA 160-325 to be chewed immediately
B. give ASA 160 mg and clopidogrel 75 mg orally
, C. Give heparin if the CT scan is negative for hemorrhage
D. Hold ASA for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered
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D. Hold ASA for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered
What action should you take immediately after providing an AED shock?
A. Check pulse rate
B. prepare to deliver a second shock
C. Resume chest compressions
D. Start rescue breathing
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C. Resume chest compressions
Your patient is not responsive and is not breathing. You can palpate the carotid pulse.
Which action do you take next?
A. apply and AED
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Start an IV
D. Start rescue breathing
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D. Start rescue breathing
A. atropine
B. defibrillation
C. epinephrine
D. transcutaneous pacing
Give this one a try later!
C. epinephrine
at 61yoM suddenly experienced difficulty speaking and L sided weakness. HE meet
initial criteria for fibrinolytic therapy, and a CT scan of the brain is ordered. Which best
describes the guidelines for anti-platelet and fibrinolytic therapy?
A. give ASA 160-325 to be chewed immediately
B. give ASA 160 mg and clopidogrel 75 mg orally
, C. Give heparin if the CT scan is negative for hemorrhage
D. Hold ASA for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered
Give this one a try later!
D. Hold ASA for at least 24 hours if rtPA is administered
What action should you take immediately after providing an AED shock?
A. Check pulse rate
B. prepare to deliver a second shock
C. Resume chest compressions
D. Start rescue breathing
Give this one a try later!
C. Resume chest compressions
Your patient is not responsive and is not breathing. You can palpate the carotid pulse.
Which action do you take next?
A. apply and AED
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Start an IV
D. Start rescue breathing
Give this one a try later!
D. Start rescue breathing
