Acls final shotgun - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bagvalve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? Hypertension Esophageal injury Pneumothorax Rib fracture Pneumothorax Complications can occur with the use of a BVM resuscitator due to improper technique. Delivering excessive volume or ventilating too fast creates excess...

What is the priority intervention for a patient with a narrow-complex tachycardia (160 BPM) and a blood pressure of 72/48 mmHg? A. Perform immediate synchronized cardio version B. Administer amiodarone, 150 mg IV over 10 minutes C. Perform carotid massage D. Administer adenosine, 6 mg via rapid IV push A. Perform immediate synchronized cardio version Recommended for a aptient with signs of hemodynamic compromise and a superventricualr tachycardia. A vagal maneuver, such as carotid ma...

Evidence-based Inquiry Week 1-3 Exam Questions and Complete Solutions EBP - Ans: "Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process of integrating the best available research evidence, practitioner experience, and client values into practice decisions" Evidence-Based Practice - Ans: practitioner experience external evidence client's situation/values It is clear from this definition that evidence- based practice relies on practitioners' clinical expertise when applying research evidence t...