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You assess an unresponsive 65-year-old man and find that he is apneic and pulseless. The patient's wife tells you that he has an automatic implanted cardioverter/defibrillator. After initiating CPR, you should: apply the AED as soon as possible and analyze his cardiac rhythm. After administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest discomfort, it is MOST important for you to: reassess the patient's blood pressure within 5 minutes. A 66-year-old female presents with an acute on...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at a rate of...

NR571/ NR 571 Midterm Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Complex Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: The AGACNP is called to see a patient who is ready for discharge after a carotid endarterectomy. The patient is altered and began complaining of new headache this morning. The current vital signs are as follows : heart rate (HR) 116 beats/min, blood pressure (BP) 170/90 mmHg, and temperature 99°F. What orders shou...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER - Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - ANSWER - Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER - 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth o...

Fisdap Cardiology 3 Aspirin is administered to patients with chest pain because it? A) Eliminates the effects of nitroglycerin B) Relieves the patients chest pain C) Breaks up blood clots occluding the vessels D) Decreases the ability of platelets to form - ANSWER D) Decreases the ability of platelets to form A 48 year old patient complains of difficulty breathing. Patients history reveals an acute MI 8 months ago. Vital Signs...

Normal function of Nitric Oxide - potent vasodilator, anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic. Normally balanced with endothelin. Normal function of Endothelin - Potent vasoconstrictor that raises blood pressure. Normally balanced with Nitric oxide. cardiomyopathy - disease of the heart muscle, can be primary or secondary Dilated Cardiomyopathy - increase compliance in ventricle, higher volumes but decreased contractility hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - usually inherited, heart muscle enlarge...

NREMT - Cardiology & Resuscitation Exam 2023 (100% Correct Answers) A 9-year-old male complains of pain in the middle of his chest. He tells you that the pain increases with deep inspiration. His mother tells you that he has had frequent coughing for the past week. She denies any other medical history and tells you he is up-to-date with his vaccinations. His lungs are clear to auscultation. His vital signs are P 110, R 18, BP 110/70, and SpO2 is 97% on room air. You should suspect: A. c...

Pathophysiology : The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children: Chapter 31: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System functions of the circulatory system - ANS -delivery of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, cells of the immune system, and other substances to body tissues -removal of waste products cellular metabolism vascular endothelium - ANS -critical component of the circulatory system -considered by some to be a separate organ -multifunctional tissue -its ...