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The P wave on the ECG represents


A) Atrial repolarization.
B) Atrial depolarization.
C) Ventricular repolarization.
D) Ventricular depolarization.

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Briefly describe the use of the AED either in hospital or outside the hospital.

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The AED analyzes the heart rhy...

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Clinical Situation: You are working the night shift on a medical nursing unit when you enter a room where a client is found to be unresponsive without a pulse or respirations. -To perform cardiac compressions,place your hands


A) Center of the chest at nipple line.
B) Over the xiphoid.
C) Two fingerbreadths above xiphoid.
D) One on top of the other over the xiphoid.

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Clinical Situation: You are working the night shift on a medical nursing unit when you enter a room where a client is found to be unresponsive without a pulse or respirations. -CPR can be terminated when


A) One hour has elapsed and there is still absence of pulse and respirations.
B) Rescuer is exhausted and cannot continue.
C) A nursing supervisor directs you to stop CPR.
D) Pupils are dilated and fixed.

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You suspect an unconscious client has aspirated a piece of meat.Your first intervention is to


A) Deliver four back blows.
B) Deliver subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts.
C) Finger probe for obstruction.
D) Open mouth and use finger sweep.

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Decreasing arterial blood flow to an area can be accomplished easily by-------------

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Raising the affected...

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Compare and contrast the difference between inotropic and chronotropic reserve.

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Inotropic is under the control of sympat...

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Identify the following life-threatening arrhythmias. A.__________________ B.__________________ C.__________________ D.__________________

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a.Multifocal PVCs.
b.Third-deg...

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Appropriate nursing actions for clients using pneumatic compression devices include


A) Ensure tight fit of sleeve to client's leg to promote effectiveness of action.
B) Prevent twists in tubing to allow air flow through the system.
C) Monitor neurovascular checks every shift to assess for potential complications.
D) Maintain constant cycling action,without interruption,until therapeutic results have occurred.

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When assessing the ECG for pacemaker function you notice the oscilloscope is not showing the usual artifact.The initial intervention should be


A) Notify physician immediately that pacemaker is dysfunctional.
B) Check all connections to determine a secure fit.
C) Check battery.
D) Observe that sutures are intact.

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The electrode placement most often used to assess for changes in the inferior wall due to an MI is


A) Lead I
B) Lead II
C) Lead III
D) MCL I

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The heart rate can be calculated using the ECG strip by


A) Counting the number of P waves in a 6-second strip and dividing by 10.
B) Dividing the number of small blocks between R waves into 1500.
C) Counting the number of QRS complexes in a 1-minute strip and dividing by 10.
D) Counting the number of QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiplying by 60.

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Ventilations are administered at the rate of _____________ per minute for children under 1 year of age.


A) 8-10
B) 12-20
C) 15-24
D) 20-30

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Clients who are candidates for pneumatic compression devices include those with


A) Severe arteriosclerosis.
B) Pulmonary edema.
C) Joint replacement surgery.
D) Preexisting deep-vein thrombosis.

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If aspiration of a foreign body is suspected and one attempt to ventilate is not successful,your next intervention is to


A) Administer four quick breaths.
B) Deliver four back blows.
C) Deliver four abdominal thrusts.
D) Reposition head and attempt to ventilate.

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Identify the type of lead placement from the following rhythm strip._____________

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Normal QRS activity takes less than _____________ seconds.


A) 0.04
B) 0.06
C) 0.12
D) 0.20

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