Cpr process - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

Standardized Procedure- Emergency Standing Orders at Sharp Healthcare Exam General Procedure for all Life-Threatening Patient Conditions- what kind of access should a nurse obtain? - Answer️️ - a. Obtain IV/intraosseous (IO) access (large bore cannula in the antecubital vein should be the first target for IV access if a central line is not present) General Procedure for all Life-Threatening Patient Conditions- what kind of fluid should be started to KVO? - Answer️️ - b. Begin IV in...

Components of the EMS System - DISPATCHER: Coordinates type and level of EMS response and dispatches the appropriate agencies. An emergency medical dispatcher may give medical instructions to the public. - FIRST RESPONDER: Entry level medically trained person. - EMT: Provides basic life support/BLS. - PARAMEDIC: Provides advanced life support/ALS. - RECEIVING FACILITY: The medical treatment facility that provides emergency care. Primary Responsibilities As first responders, peace of...

Red Cross Lifeguarding Final Test Exam 2024/2025 CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWER-In Cardiac Arrest. An unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not called CPR C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Circulation, Airway, Breathing. Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2) Used for CPR Rate of chest compressions during CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER-100 BPM (Roughly the tempo of the ...

Jackson ADR Handbook, 1.20 CORRECT ANSWER Defines the use of ADR should be appropriately considered and unreasonable refusal can result in penalty fine. It should be used if it is ultimately possible for a case to go to trial. Mediation shouldn't be compulsory, not possible for a party to agree on settlement in Non-ADR process, but a decision in a valid Adjudicative ADR will bind the parties. Civil Procedure Rules 1998 CORRECT ANSWER Consisting of a number of rules covering all aspects of co...

Chain of Custody The chronological paper trail showing the seizure, custody, control, transfer, analysis, and deposition of evidence is documented Contamination or alteration by responding medical personnel at a crime scene can be limited if an officer A. Moves the victims for better access B. Guides the medical personnel to the victims C. Administers all medical care themselves D. Makes sure the medical personnel clean up B. Guides the medical personnel to the victims After ...

the nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of heart failure who suddenly complains about shortness of breath and dyspnea. the nurse should take which immediate action - elevate the head of the patients bed early sign of hypovolemic shock - increased pulse rate What should you consider when selecting an answer or determining the order of priority - using ABCs A-airway B-breathing C-circulation (exception: CPR. then remember CAB- compression, airway, breathing) use maslow hierarc...

Chapter 03: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Williams: deWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A student nurse who is not yet licensed: a. may not perform nursing actions until he or she has passed the licensing examination. b. is not responsible for his or her actions as a student under the state licensing law. c. are held to the same standards as a licensed nurse. d. must apply for a temporary student nurse permit to practice as a s...

ASHI emergency oxygen questions and answers rated A+ What is the source of oxygen that allows the human body to survive? The air we breathe What should always be a provider's initial approach to a medical emergency? Basic priority care, such as maintaining an airway and ensuring adequate breathing The use of emergency oxygen Can help meet an ill or injured person's need for oxygen Which of the following is a priority of care that needs to be done prior to providing emergency oxygen? Making ...

JB Learning: EMT Final Exam.A 4-year-old, 15-kg male ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol). The child's mother states that she does not know when the ingestion occurred. The child is conscious and alert and in no apparent distress. The EMT should: (Ans - administer 15 g of activated charcoal. A patient who has experienced a back injury, with or without spinal cord damage, would be triaged with a ___________ tag during a mass-casualty incident (Ans - yellow An unconsciou...