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Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? Noncontrast CT scan of head Which best describes this rhythm? Monomorphic Vent Tach 00:38 01:29 Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ...

Telemetry Medications Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the role of beta-blockers in telemetry monitoring? Beta-blockers reduce heart rate and blood pressure, which is beneficial for controlling arrhythmias and reducing the risk of complications in patients under telemetry observation. How does amiodarone function as a medication in telemetry settings? Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic that helps stabilize heart rhythms, particularly in patients with ventricular arrhythmias...

Final Exam: APHY102/ APHY 102 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Review | Qs & As| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers) - Ivy Tech Q: Describe the steps in clot formation. Answer: Hemostasis - the stoppage of bleeding. 1. Blood vessel spasm - smooth muscle in blood vessel contracts 2. Platelet plug formation: a. break in vessel wall b. blood escapes through break c. platelets adhere to each other, to end of broken vessel, and to exposed collagen d. platelet plug helps control blood lo...

Accelerated Junctional - Answer Rate: 60-100 Rhythm: Regular Pwave: before/after/absent - inverted PR: unknown QRS: Normal *** Fast junctional escape Asystole - Answer absence of contractions of the heart-Flat Line Atrial fibrillation - Answer rapid, random, ineffective contractions of the atrium Atrial Flutter - Answer Rate:Atrial 250-350 Ventricular: 100 -175 P: Irregular or absent, often "saw tooth" QRS: Normal Conduction: AV Block (2:1 > 3:1, 4:1) Rhythm: Regular ...

Telemetry-Capstone Nursing Questions and Answers 100% Pass How should a nurse respond if a telemetry monitor displays a rhythm that appears irregular but the patient is asymptomatic? The nurse should first verify the telemetry readings, check the patient's vital signs, and assess for any symptoms. If the patient remains stable, the nurse should document the findings and notify the healthcare provider for further assessment. What is a common cause for false telemetry alarms? Fals...

AHA PALS Practice exam Questions and Answers 100% accurate 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the b...

Myocardial ischemia loss of blood supply to heart muscle tissue of myocardium due to occlusion of coronary artery; may cause angina pectoris or myocardial infarction myocardial infarction (MI) heart attack; death of myocardial tissue (infarction) caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow) as a result of an occlusion (plugging) of a coronary artery; usually caused by atherosclerosis; symptoms include pain in the chest or upper body (shoulders, neck, and jaw), shortness of breath, diaphoresis,...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian EditionTable of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease .......................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ............................................................................................. 13 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults ............................................

A child experiencing bradycardia with inadequate perfusion despite supporting oxygenation and ventilation is receiving compressions. Despite these efforts, the child's status remains unchanged. Which medication would the emergency response team expect to administer next? - Answer Epinephrine A 12-year-old is being treated in the urgent care clinic. The mother reports that the child came home from school yesterday with a high fever, vomiting and multiple episodes of watery diarrhea. The healt...

56-year-old Caucasian woman presents to the emergency department for evaluation of chest pain. Vital signs upon presentation are normal and the oxygen saturation level is 96% on room air. Initial lab work performed in the emergency department shows a normal troponin and normal D-dimer. EKG shows normal sinus rhythm without STT wave changes. The patient is admitted to your service for observation of chest pain. Two additional serial troponins are normal, and a follow-up EKG remains unchanged...