Question 1

The nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU)is caring for a newly admitted patient with chest pain.She is aware that dysrhythmia may be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)Electrolyte disturbances
B)Heart damage
C)Medications
D)Respiratory arrest

Accepted Answer

Causes of dysrhythmia may include electrolyte disturbances (potassium,magnesium,calcium),heart damage,and certain prescribed or recreational medications.Early intervention for a respiratory arrest usually prevents a cardiac arrest.

Question 2

What is the nurse's responsibility for the patient after he has been intubated during a code event? (Select all that apply. )
A)Ventilate using a bag-mask device at a rate of 22 breaths per minute.
B)Auscultate the epigastric area.
C)Auscultate both lungs.
D)Call for a chest radiograph.

Accepted Answer

Assist in confirmation of endotracheal tube placement by auscultating the epigastric area for lack of breath sounds and then the lungs for bilateral breath sounds.Intubation personnel usually perform secondary confirmation by using a carbon dioxide detector.Ventilate using a bag-mask device upon intubation at a rate of 8 to 10 breaths per minute.Avoid hyperventilation.Increased intrathoracic pressure due to incomplete exhalation results in reduced cardiac output.A chest radiograph usually is obtained after the patient has been stabilized to confirm placement of the endotracheal tube and central venous catheters.

Question 3

In the event of cardiopulmonary arrest,all patients receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)unless otherwise indicated in the patient's _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the event of cardiopulmonary arrest,all patients...

Question 4

The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unresponsive patient is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common cause of airway obstruction...

Question 5

A patient has been found with no pulse or respirations.The cardiopulmonary arrest team has been called.What should the nurse do while awaiting the team's arrival?
A)Gather the patient's medical record and medication administration record.
B)Obtain the crash cart.
C)Notify the patient's primary care provider.
D)Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Accepted Answer

The nurse's responsibility while awaiting the arrest team is to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),with or without assistance as available.Other team members can collect the patient's records,obtain the crash cart,and notify the primary care provider.The nurse assigned to the patient should stay with the patient to provide the history when the team arrives.

Question 6

The nurse walks into her patient's room to find him unresponsive.She begins cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),knowing that during a "code" situation,chest compressions should be interrupted for which of the following situations? (Select all that apply. )
A)Ventilation
B)Pulse checks
C)Intubation
D)Defibrillation

Accepted Answer

The 2010 AHA resuscitation guidelines recommend performing chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute with few and very brief interruptions for ventilation,pulse checks,intubation,and defibrillation.

Question 7

The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient who has an oral airway in place,and who has copious amounts of oral secretions.What may the nurse have to do while caring for this patient? (Select all that apply. )
A)Cleanse the mouth frequently using lemon glycerin swabs.
B)Replace or clean the oral airway.
C)Suction the oral cavity frequently.
D)Keep the airway in place for extended periods.

Accepted Answer

Do not use lemon glycerin swabs for oral care because they are drying to mucosal tissues and promote bacterial growth.The oral airway will have to be removed,cleaned or discarded,and replaced in patients with excessive oral secretions.Frequent suctioning of the oral cavity may be required.Oral airways are not a long-term solution.They can cause significant lip and tongue erosion.

Question 8

Many cardiac arrests are caused by irregular heart rhythms known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many cardiac arrests are caused by irregular...

Question 9

A semicircular,minimally flexible,curved piece of hard plastic that is inserted into the mouth so it extends from just outside the lips to the pharynx is known as an ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A semicircular,minimally flexible,curved piece of hard plastic...

Quiz 28: Emergency Measure for Life Support

The nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) is caring for a newly admitted patient with chest pain.She is aware that dysrhythmia may be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

What is the nurse's responsibility for the patient after he has been intubated during a code event? (Select all that apply. )

In the event of cardiopulmonary arrest,all patients receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)unless otherwise indicated in the patient's _________________.

The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unresponsive patient is the __________.

A patient has been found with no pulse or respirations.The cardiopulmonary arrest team has been called.What should the nurse do while awaiting the team's arrival?

The nurse walks into her patient's room to find him unresponsive.She begins cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ,knowing that during a "code" situation,chest compressions should be interrupted for which of the following situations? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient who has an oral airway in place,and who has copious amounts of oral secretions.What may the nurse have to do while caring for this patient? (Select all that apply. )

Many cardiac arrests are caused by irregular heart rhythms known as ________________.

A semicircular,minimally flexible,curved piece of hard plastic that is inserted into the mouth so it extends from just outside the lips to the pharynx is known as an ____________.