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[Show more]A symptomatic bradycardia exists when what 3 criteria are present? 
A. 1. The heart rate is slow. 2. The patient has symptoms. 3. The symptoms are due to the slow 
heart rate. 
B. 1. The heart rate is fast. 2. The patient has symptoms. 3. The symptoms are due to the fast 
heart rate. 
C. 1. The hear...
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Add to cartA symptomatic bradycardia exists when what 3 criteria are present? 
A. 1. The heart rate is slow. 2. The patient has symptoms. 3. The symptoms are due to the slow 
heart rate. 
B. 1. The heart rate is fast. 2. The patient has symptoms. 3. The symptoms are due to the fast 
heart rate. 
C. 1. The hear...
What is generally considered the most important and clinically significant degree of block? 
1. type I (Mobitz I) 
2. type II (Mobitz II) 
3. third-degree AV block 
4. first-degree AV block - 3 
Which drugs are involved in the Bradycardia Algorithm? 
1. atropine, epinephrine, dopamine 
2. atropine, ...
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Add to cartWhat is generally considered the most important and clinically significant degree of block? 
1. type I (Mobitz I) 
2. type II (Mobitz II) 
3. third-degree AV block 
4. first-degree AV block - 3 
Which drugs are involved in the Bradycardia Algorithm? 
1. atropine, epinephrine, dopamine 
2. atropine, ...
What is the drug of first choice for symptomatic bradycardia? - Atropine 0.5 mg IV - may 
repeat every 3-5 minutes to a total dose of 3mg 
Which ECG rhythm is commonly associated with bradycardia? - Which ECG rhythm is 
commonly associated with bradycardia? 
What is generally considered the most imp...
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Add to cartWhat is the drug of first choice for symptomatic bradycardia? - Atropine 0.5 mg IV - may 
repeat every 3-5 minutes to a total dose of 3mg 
Which ECG rhythm is commonly associated with bradycardia? - Which ECG rhythm is 
commonly associated with bradycardia? 
What is generally considered the most imp...
Tachycardia is defined as: 
A. An arrhytmia with a rate greater than 150/min 
B. An arrhytmia with a rate greater than 100/min 
C. Any rhythm disorder with a heart rate less than 60/min 
D. An organized rhythm without a pulse - B. An arrhytmia with a rate greater than 100/min 
Synchronized cardiover...
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Add to cartTachycardia is defined as: 
A. An arrhytmia with a rate greater than 150/min 
B. An arrhytmia with a rate greater than 100/min 
C. Any rhythm disorder with a heart rate less than 60/min 
D. An organized rhythm without a pulse - B. An arrhytmia with a rate greater than 100/min 
Synchronized cardiover...
In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - Hypotension 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - 
Epinephrine 
You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has 
previousy advised "no shock indicated." ...
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Add to cartIn which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - Hypotension 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - 
Epinephrine 
You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has 
previousy advised "no shock indicated." ...
You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours 
ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any 
contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best? 
a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP 
b. hold fibrinolytic therapy...
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Add to cartYou are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours 
ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any 
contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best? 
a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP 
b. hold fibrinolytic therapy...
This is the rhythm that the telemetry technician observed on the cardiac monitor at the central 
telemetry station. What is your interpretation of the rhythm on the cardiac monitor? - Sinus 
Bradycardia 
Based on the primary assessment findings, what additional actions should the team take? - 1. Ens...
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Add to cartThis is the rhythm that the telemetry technician observed on the cardiac monitor at the central 
telemetry station. What is your interpretation of the rhythm on the cardiac monitor? - Sinus 
Bradycardia 
Based on the primary assessment findings, what additional actions should the team take? - 1. Ens...
Review the rhythm shown here and then decide how Dr. 
Ruiz should direct the team's immediate next actions. - 
1. "Kirron, please continue compressions." 
2. "Charmar, please charge the defibrillator." 
What are the team's appropriate next actions? - 1. 
Provide 2 minutes of CPR. 
2. Obtain va...
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Add to cartReview the rhythm shown here and then decide how Dr. 
Ruiz should direct the team's immediate next actions. - 
1. "Kirron, please continue compressions." 
2. "Charmar, please charge the defibrillator." 
What are the team's appropriate next actions? - 1. 
Provide 2 minutes of CPR. 
2. Obtain va...
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 t...
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Add to cartOn 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 t...
At minimum, what initial actions should be performed 
within 10 minutes of Mrs. Archer's arrival at the 
emergency department? - 1. Conduct the primary 
assessment. 
2. Establish cardiac monitoring. 
3. Obtain a full set of vital signs. 
4. Order a brain imaging study (CT or MRI). 
5. Draw blood fo...
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Add to cartAt minimum, what initial actions should be performed 
within 10 minutes of Mrs. Archer's arrival at the 
emergency department? - 1. Conduct the primary 
assessment. 
2. Establish cardiac monitoring. 
3. Obtain a full set of vital signs. 
4. Order a brain imaging study (CT or MRI). 
5. Draw blood fo...
On rapid assessment, Mr. van Essen is responsive and his 
airway is patent. He appears pale and distressed. He is 
diaphoretic. Select the tools to use during the primary 
assessment to gather more information about Mr. van Essen's 
clinical condition. - 
1. Pulse Oximetry 
2. Cardiac Monitoring 
...
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Add to cartOn rapid assessment, Mr. van Essen is responsive and his 
airway is patent. He appears pale and distressed. He is 
diaphoretic. Select the tools to use during the primary 
assessment to gather more information about Mr. van Essen's 
clinical condition. - 
1. Pulse Oximetry 
2. Cardiac Monitoring 
...
Concept that helps to promote effective/efficient teamwork & reduces likelihood of errors is called 
_____. - Problem solving 
In 6-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of team members? (3) 
- Recoding key data, sharing pertinent observations, & performing che...
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Add to cartConcept that helps to promote effective/efficient teamwork & reduces likelihood of errors is called 
_____. - Problem solving 
In 6-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of team members? (3) 
- Recoding key data, sharing pertinent observations, & performing che...
Any organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity (PEA). - 
True 
Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown wide complex tachycardia. - 
True 
The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. - False 
The most effective treatmen...
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Add to cartAny organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity (PEA). - 
True 
Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown wide complex tachycardia. - 
True 
The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. - False 
The most effective treatmen...
A pt with STEMI has ongoing chest dicomfort. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus and heparin infusion 
of 1000 units/hr are being administered. The pt did not take ASA because he has a hx of gastritis, 
which was tx 5 years ago. What is the next action? 
A. Give ASA 160 to 325 mg to chew 
B. Give clopidogre...
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Add to cartA pt with STEMI has ongoing chest dicomfort. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus and heparin infusion 
of 1000 units/hr are being administered. The pt did not take ASA because he has a hx of gastritis, 
which was tx 5 years ago. What is the next action? 
A. Give ASA 160 to 325 mg to chew 
B. Give clopidogre...
In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - Hypotension 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - 
Epinephrine 
You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has 
previousy advised "no shock indicated." ...
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Add to cartIn which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - Hypotension 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - 
Epinephrine 
You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has 
previousy advised "no shock indicated." ...
in cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? 
- after 2 rounds of CPR/shock 
after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes 
when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? 
- after the 3rd shock give 300 mg bolus of amiodarone 
if second dose is n...
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Add to cartin cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? 
- after 2 rounds of CPR/shock 
after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes 
when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? 
- after the 3rd shock give 300 mg bolus of amiodarone 
if second dose is n...
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response 
system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions 
of at least 100 per min. 
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg...
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Add to cartYou find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response 
system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions 
of at least 100 per min. 
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg...
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response 
system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions 
of at least 100 per min. 
You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate ...
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Add to cartYou find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response 
system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions 
of at least 100 per min. 
You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate ...
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response 
system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions 
of at least 100 per min. 
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg...
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Add to cartYou find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response 
system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions 
of at least 100 per min. 
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg...
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