Adult bls unit - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert ALS unit? (503) A. internal disaster B. workers action C. non-operable MRI : Internal disaster What is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert BLS units? (502) : BLS units transport to MAR regardless of diversion status with the exception of internal disaster. At what point should a paramedic report abuse of a dependent adult or child? : When there is reasonable suspicion that the abuse has occurred. You are...

A 60-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. start CPR and transport immediately. B. begin CPR until an AED is available. C. withhold CPR until he is defibrillated. D. determine if he has a valid living will. - ANSWER B. begin CPR until an AED is available. Basic life support (BLS) is defined as: Select one: A. basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency. B....

ACLS Exam (Latest ) Updated Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1.Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPRquality, which should you do? A.Monitor the patients PETCO2 B.Obtain a 12-lead ECG C.Check the patients pulse D.Obtain a chest X-Ray Answer: A. Monitor the patients PETCO2 2.Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in thefield? A.Co...

HESI Critical Care TESTBANK 2022/2023 LATEST Q&A INCLUDED GRADED A+++ HESI Critical Care TESTBANK 2022-2023 LATEST Q&A INCLUDED GRADED A+++ a The nurse is providing postprocedure care to a client who had a cardiac catheterization. The client begins to manifest signs and symptoms associated with embolization. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the primary healthcare provider immediately b. Apply a warm, moist compress to the incision site c. Increase t...

Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patients PETCO2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Check the patients pulse D. Obtain a chest X-Ray - ANSWERA. Monitor the patients PETCO2 Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? A. Comprehensive stroke care unit B. Acute rehabilitation care unit C. Acute long...

Providing care within the scope of practice would be considered behavior in accordance with: -The sovereign immunity doctrine -Approved protocols -Professional Standards -Institutional Standards - Professional Standards The extent of medical procedures a EMT is authorized to perform is called the: -Medical release -Scope of practice/care -Duty to act -Physician relationship -Skill set - Scope of practice/care Which of the following is the EMT's BEST defense in a lawsuit? -Excellent docume...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Complete Q&A 2023. Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, an...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Complete Q&A 2023. Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, an...

ATI Medical Surgical Adult Nursing Chapters 1 Health, Wellness, and Illness 2 Emergency Nursing Principles and Management Unit 2 Nursing Care of Clients with Neurosensory Disorders 3 Neurologic Diagnostic Procedures 4 Pain Management 5 Meningitis 6 Seizures and Epilepsy 7 Parkinson’s Disease 8 Alzheimer’s Disease 9 Brain Tumors 10 Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Myasthenia Gravis 11 Headaches 12 Disorders of the Eye 13 Middle and Inner Ear Disorders 14 He...

Critical Care HESI Practice Exam Bank 2022. - The nurse is providing postprocedure care to a client who had a cardiac catheterization. The client begins to manifest signs and symptoms associated with embolization. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the primary healthcare provider immediately b. Apply a warm, moist compress to the incision site c. Increase the intravenous fluid rate by 20 mL/hr d. Monitor vital signs more frequently - A nurse observes a window wa...