Joules for defibrillation Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

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 ...

Which type of shock causes a temporary loss of motor, sensory, and reflex functions below the level of a lesion? - Answer- Spinal shock According to the rule of nines, burns of the anterior trunk and both anterior arms account for which percentage of body surface area? - Answer- 27 percent Which effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on the heart? A. It increases peripheral vascular resistance. B. It enhances atrioventricular node function. C. It shortens His-Purkinje and ventric...

Sharp ESO Exam Questions And Answers End Tidal CO2 - ANS the maximum CO2 concentration at the end of each tidal breath, which can be used to assess disease severity and response to treatment. Reflects cardiac output during CPR. Can be used to measure the effectiveness of cardiac compressions and assessment of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac event ROSC - ANS Return of spontaneous circulation is established with the presence of palpable pulse, blood pressure, ab...

Ehler Danlos Syndrome puts patients at high risk for what? Ans- Aortic aneurysm and dissection Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome puts patients at high risk for what? Ans- Long QT Initial defibrillation dose for pediatric patient Ans- 2 joules per kg then 4 joules, increasing up to 10 joules Signs of endocarditis Ans- Janeway lesions- petechial lesions on palms/soles of feet Osler's nodes- painful fingertip lesions Roth's spots- retinal hemorrhages How to decrease pulmonary congestio...

Sharp ESO Exam Questions and Answers End Tidal CO2 - Answer ️️ -the maximum CO2 concentration at the end of each tidal breath, which can be used to assess disease severity and response to treatment. Reflects cardiac output during CPR. Can be used to measure the effectiveness of cardiac compressions and assessment of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac event ROSC - Answer ️️ -Return of spontaneous circulation is established with the presence of palpable pulse, blo...

SHARP ESO 2024/ 2025 Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION (New Update) What are the contraindications for non invasive ventilation NIV? Answer: 1. Respiratory arrest 2. Inability to maintain a pateny airway or clear secretions 3. Risk for aspiration of hastric contents (nausea,vomiting, or bowel obstruction) 4. Preexisting pneumothorax without chest tube or pneumomediastinum 5. Epistaxis 6. Recent facial, oral or skull surgery or trauma 7. Encepha...

Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Questions and Answers 100% CorrectEmergency Medicine (SAEM) Questions and Answers 100% CorrectEmergency Medicine (SAEM) Questions and Answers 100% Correct What are the top 3 causes of morbidity/mortality in acute chest pain? - ANSWER-ACS pulmonary embolism aortic dissection What is the cardioversion and defibrillation joules? - ANSWER-cardioversion = 50-100 J defibrillation = 200 J What is the most common EKG finding in a pulmonary embolus? What should you be ...

Sharp ESO Exam Questions and Answers End Tidal CO2 - Answer ️️ -the maximum CO2 concentration at the end of each tidal breath, which can be used to assess disease severity and response to treatment. Reflects cardiac output during CPR. Can be used to measure the effectiveness of cardiac compressions and assessment of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac event ROSC - Answer ️️ -Return of spontaneous circulation is established with the presence of palpable pulse, blo...

Ehler Danlos Syndrome puts patients at high risk for what? - Aortic aneurysm and dissection Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome puts patients at high risk for what? - Long QT Initial defibrillation dose for pediatric patient - 2 joules per kg then 4 joules, increasing up to 10 joules Signs of endocarditis - Janeway lesions- petechial lesions on palms/soles of feet Osler's nodes- painful fingertip lesions Roth's spots- retinal hemorrhages How to decrease pulmonary congestion in acu...