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0 Signs and sx of tension pneumothorax - pain hunger ratory distress cardia ension eal deviation away from injury teral absence of breath sounds ted hemithorax w/out respiratory movement vein distention sis (late sign) Signs and sx of cardiac tamponade - 1. Becks Triad= increased venous pressure(distended neck veins), decreased arterial pressure(hypotension), muffled heart tones 2. PEA 3. JVD &/or Kussmauls sign 4. Use FAST to dx tension pneumothorax can often be confused with ...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Exams A and B 2023 A+ l Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? A. First-degree B. Second-degree type I C. Second-degree type II D. Third-degree 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patient’s PETCO2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Chec...

Test Bank for Genetics A Conceptual Approach, 7th Edition Benjamin Pierce Test Bank for Chapter 2: Chromosomes and Cellular Reproduction Multiple-Choice Questions 1. Which of the following statements is false? a. Errors in chromosome separation are rarely a problem for an organism. b. Errors in chromosome separation can result in a miscarriage. c. Errors in chromosome separation can result in cancer. d. Errors in chromosome separation can result in a child with severe handicaps. e. Erro...

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, breath...

Select the one syndrome listed below that is not a degree in the progression of coronary artery occlusion. Stable angina (SA) Which of the following is used to categorize patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome? 12-lead ECG to determine if an ST-segment elevation MI is present The BLS Assessment places emphasis on early: CPR and defibrillation The first step in the PEA algorithm is defibrillation. False - administer chest compressions and oxygen first Which of the...

Practice Exam Questions and verified Answers for Pearson Vue Life Insurance P wants to name her husband as the beneficiary of her life policy. However, she wishes to retain all of the rights of ownership. P should have her husband named as the: A.irrevocable beneficiary B.revocable beneficiary C.secondary beneficiary - CORRECT ANSWER B A contract that has as its basic function the systematic liquidation of accumulated assets through periodic payments is called an: A.indemnity contr...

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 ...

You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. What is the preferred method of acces...

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...

Select the one syndrome listed below that is not a degree in the progression of coronary artery occlusion. Stable angina (SA) Which of the following is used to categorize patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome? 12-lead ECG to determine if an ST-segment elevation MI is present The BLS Assessment places emphasis on early: CPR and defibrillation The first step in the PEA algorithm is defibrillation. False - administer chest compressions and oxygen first Which of the...