Adult cardiac arrest - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Loyola EMS System Entry Questions and Answers 100% Correct Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position Semi Fowlers Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do? 18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected What is an emancipated minor? Patient between the ages of 16-18 that have demonstrated ability and capacity to manage own affairs and live independently of parents or guardians. When can a minor consent for themself or t...

A patient who is a 72 year old male presents for his implant surgery. He has a history of an MI 6 years ago with angioplasty and a stent. He tells you that he stopped his aspirin a week ago (not instructed by his physician but he just did that on his own). Before you start, he complains of a vague chest pain, almost like indigestion, but it is radiating to his left arm. He is also diaphoretic (sweating). Your diagnosis (what is causing it) for this patient is: Angina, possible heart attack (MI)...

Routine checks of EMS vehicles should routinely include correct answer: checking brakes, tires, and emergency lights. Hypo means __________ whereas Hyper means ___________. correct answer: low, high Maximum dose of epinephrine for an adult from an Epipen is correct answer: 0.9mg CHF (congestive heart failure) correct answer: caused by myocardial infarction, heart damage, chronic high blood pressure (HYPERtension). Nitroglycerin helps treat chest pain by increasing blood flow by c...

which victim requires CPR? - Correct Answer-a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-10 seconds interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - Correct ...

SNHD AEMT Protocols Exam With Answers Latest 2023/2024 ( 100% Correct). Nitroglycerine is contraindicated for any patient having taken Viagra or similar medication in the past 24 hours, or 48 hours for Tadalifil, or similar - Correct AnswerTrue Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord presentation? - Correct Answer-1. Position patient on elbows and knees with hips elevated 2. Wrap cord and keep it moist 3. Insert gloved hand to lift baby off cord 4. Obtain and d...

CPR/RQI Questions And Answers 2024 what is the correct order of steps in the In-Hospital Chain of Survival for adults? - ANS-1. Early Recognition and Prevention 2. Activation of Emergency Response 3. High-Quality CPR 4. Defibrillation 5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care 6. Recovery What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and assessment? - ANS--Verify scene safety -Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse -Check for responsiveness -Activate the emergency response ...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam 2022/2023 Latest update:complete document 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 an unresponsive child? -answer- 10 seconds When performi...

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You have just intubated a 74-year-old male patient who experienced sudden cardiac arrest. While confirming tube placement, you note decreased breath sounds over the right lung and normal sounds over the left lung. What is the most likely reason for the decreased breath sounds over the right lung fields? - Answer Left bronchus intubation What is the maximum recommended amount of time for interruptions in chest compressions? - Answer 10 seconds Which of the following treatments has bee...