NSER 7210 Quiz 1+2 Complete Answers
During RSI, the patient's O2 saturations have dropped down to 85% after a few minutes into attempted
intubation, Actions to follow should be: intubation attempt be aborted, and the patient should be
oxygenated with BVM until saturations improve prior to an...
During RSI, the patient's O2 saturations have dropped down to 85% after a few minutes into attempted
intubation, Actions to follow should be: ✅intubation attempt be aborted, and the patient should be
oxygenated with BVM until saturations improve prior to another attempt
Which of the following statements about medications used in RSI are true? ✅An induction agent should
be given prior to a neuromuscular blocking agent
A non-depolarizing NMBA might be preferred over a depolarizing NMBA in a patient with a crush injury,
renal disease, or hyperkalemia
A dose of Atropine should be considered in infants < 12 months of age to prevent reflex bradycardia
An elderly patient presents to the ED with vomiting and abdominal pain. The patient is sitting up,
speaking in full sentences with no WOB. His radial pulse is rapid and his skin is warm and dry. His
peripheral cap refill is 3 seconds. His vital signs are HR 102, BP 110/70, RR 22, O2 97% on RA, and his
temperature is 37.2. What best describes what shock state this patient is in? ✅Compensated Shock
Which of the following statements about interpersonal violence screening in the ED is false? ✅It should
only be performed on adolescents or adults at increased risk for IPV
An elderly patient presents to the ED with vomiting and abdominal pain. The patient is sitting up alert, is
pale, and speaking in short 3-4 word sentences. His radial pulse is rapid and weak, and his skin is cool
and slightly clammy. His vital signs are HR 122, BP 88/60, RR 28, O2 92% on RA, and his temperature is
37.2. What best describes which shock state this patient is in? ✅Uncompensated shock
In the presence of pregnancy, which blood test would be positive? ✅BHCG
When an elderly patient has had a fall, what systems need to be investigated as a cause of the fall?
✅Cardiac
Neuro
Muskeoskeltal
, Which of the following statements about norepinephrine are false?
a) It is a catecholamine with potent alpha-adrenergic effects
b) It Is very helpful in distributive forms of shock because of it's potent vasoconstrictive characteristics
c) It does not significantly increase heart rate as compared to epinephrine
d) It is a good choice for patients with low cardiac outputs states secondary to hypovolemia ✅d) It is a
good choice for patients with low cardiac outputs states secondary to hypovolemia
What is the most significant potential problem for a patient with a tubal rupture from an ectopic
pregnancy is? ✅hypovolemic shock
What should a CTAS score for a patient with delirium tremens? ✅CTAS 1 or 2
What is the priority medication that targets the laryngeal edema and bronchoconstriciotn of
anayphylaxis? ✅Epinephrine
Why do we look for criteria of SIRS on initial presentation of patients? ✅Early recognition can lead to
early treatment and decrease mortality in the sepsis continuum
Waiting for signs of septic shock leads to poorer patient outcomes
Prompt assessment and treatment of patients with SIRS can prevent sepsis and patient admission which
decreases overcrowding in the ER
As you walk by a patient's bedside, who is admitted for alcohol withdrawal, you note his eyes roll back
and he goes into a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. What does your immediate assessment include?
✅assessing for airway and breathing by looking and listening for tongue obstruction, secretions, or
cyanosis
You are caring for Jim who present to the ED with abdominal pain and dizziness. He admits to drinking
alcohol daily. His vitals are: T 37.4 (o), HR 130/minute, RR 20/minute, BP 145/85, and SpO2 of 96%.
Anticipated care to investigate his tachycardia includes which of the following? ✅Dehygration
assessment, pain assessment, bleeding assessment, alcohol withdrawal assessment
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