Early compensated shock - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PALS Certification 2025 Exam QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025 (100% Correct) What should be the primary focus of the clinician on prevention of cardiopulmonary failure - The clinician should primarily focus on prevention of cardiopulmonary failure through early recognition and management of respiratory distress, respiratory failure, and shock that can lead to cardiac arrest from hypoxia, acidosis, and ischemia. 3. What is the main cause of cardiac arrests in children? - In infants a...

Which topics are included in the PALS course ? - PALS includes the following: (1) Overview of assessment (2) Recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure (3) Recognition and management of shock (4) Recognition and management of cardiac arrhythmias (5) Recognition and management of cardiac arrest (6) Postresuscitation management of patients with pulmonary and cardiac arrest (7) Review of pharmacology 2. What should be the primary focus of the clinician on prevention of...

Hypoxemia - ANSWERThe most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in the trauma patient Cardiac output - ANSWERHeart rate x stroke volume Decompinsated shock - ANSWERHypotension, altered mental status, cardiac arrest Early shock - ANSWERLoss of 15-25% of blood volume, tachy, pallor, narrowed pulse pressure, thirst, weakness Late shock - ANSWERLoss of 30-45% blood loss, hypotension. Bodies ability to compensate has failed Shock - ANSWERCondition that occurs when perfussion of the...

JBL Practice Exam Module 5 Questions and Answers 100- Accurate A 20-year-old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood-soaked towel over the wound, but it continues to bleed rapidly. You should: A. apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist. B. administer high-flow supplemental oxygen. C. apply pressure to the brachial artery. D. wrap the towel with pressure bandages. A. apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist. A 25-year-old unrestrained female struck the stee...

CCRN Questions and Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive m...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Hypovolemic Shock Correct Answer Lack of volume Distributive Shock Correct Answer Maldistribution of blood (pooled in extremities) Cardiogenic Shock Correct Answer Inadequate cardiac output Obstructive Shock Correct Answer Inability of blood to enter or exit heart properly Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) Correct Answer Inflammatory response (vasodilation, capillary permeability, and coagulation) become systemic due to severe tissue trauma Early (Compensated) Shock C...

Which topics are included in the PALS course ? - PALS includes the following: (1) Overview of assessment (2) Recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure (3) Recognition and management of shock (4) Recognition and management of cardiac arrhythmias (5) Recognition and management of cardiac arrest (6) Postresuscitation management of patients with pulmonary and cardiac arrest (7) Review of pharmacology What should be the primary focus of the clinician on prevention o...

Prompt diagnosis, resuscitation, and definitive management of shock resulting from trauma are all essential in determirung patient outcome. normal metabolic functions by producing and using energy in the form of adenosine triphos phate (ATP). The most efficient method of generating this needed energy is via ? aerobic metabolism occurs without the use of oxygen Anaerobic metabolism, It is the backup power system in the body and uses stored body fat as its energy sourc...

Tx of anaphylaxis with diphenhydramine (dosage) - 50 mg (1ml) IV stat Note: this is NOT done before Epi; in allergy may start with 12.5 to 25 mg IVP Assessing peripheral (emergency) blood pressure; no BP cuffs - Radial pulse = AT LEAST 80 (Systolic) Femoral pulse = AT LEAST 70 Carotid pulse = AT LEAST 60 Emergency oxygen** - Adult RR <12 or >20 Child RR <15 or >30 Infant RR <25 or >50 Croup Tx - Supportive care, watch child, have parents watch for fever, dyspnea; PE fo...