Adult compression depth - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

You arrive on the scene to find CPR in progress. Nursing staff report the patient was recovering from a pulmonary embolism and suddenly collapsed. Two shocks have been delivered, and an IV has been initiated. What do you administer now? A. atropine 0.5 mg IV B. epinephrine 1 mg IV C. endotracheal intubation D. transcutaneous pacing - CORRECT ANSWER B. epinephrine 1 mg IV A 45-year-old woman with a history of palpitations develops light-headedness and palpitations. She has received a...

Final Exam: NURS 6540/ NURS6540 Test Bank | Advanced Practice Care of Frail Elders| More than 200 Questions and Answers with Rationales | Complete Guide| Verified 2023/2024 1. Mrs. Keating is a 70-year-old woman suffering from arthritis. She is seeing the nurse practitioner for her regular checkup. For a person with chronic degenerative conditions, which of the following should the nurse suggest for health promotion? 1. Take herbal supplements. 2. Increase physical activity. 3. Take ...

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following an upper gastrointestinal series with barium contrast. Which of the following information should the nurse provide? Increase fluid intake Rationale: Increasing fluid intake will help to prevent constipation. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake to facilitate the elimination of the barium used during the test. A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being tr...

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam 2024 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 ...

CPR BLS CPR EXAM QUESTION WITH VERIFIED ANSWER WITH EXTRA Q & A Why is defibrillation important? - correct answer -It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm (An AED can identify an abnormal heart rhythm that needs a shock. The AED can then deliver a shock that can convert a rhythm back to normal.) While performing high-quality CPR on an adult patient, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? - correct answer -Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches (When performing chest compre...

AHA BLS Exam Review Questions and Answers. 2023 Update. 1. When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe? a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock 2. As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED? a. Place the ...

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. 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. non...

What is the rate for chest compressions per minute for any age? Correct Answer-100 compressions per minute The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuers for ADULT CPR is? Correct Answer-30 compression to 2 ventilation breaths The compression-ventilation ratio for one or two rescuer CHILD or INFANT CPR is? Correct Answer-15 compressions to 2 ventilation breaths Where should the hands be placed on the chest for adult CPR? Correct Answer-hands should be placed on the lower half of breas...

BLS test questions (AHA)questions and answers 2023which victim requires CPR? a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? 10 seconds interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many secon...