Question 1

A student nurse is practicing using the AED.What actions by the student show the need for remediation? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Dries wet skin before applying AED pads. 
B)  Uses pediatric pads on an adult if bigger ones aren't available. 
C)  Places pads on the back if the chest is wet. 
D)  Attaches the pads then turns the device on. 
E)  Modifies pad position for pacemakers. 
A)  Dries wet skin before applying AED pads. 
B)  Uses pediatric pads on an adult if bigger ones aren't available. 
C)  Places pads on the back if the chest is wet. 
D)  Attaches the pads then turns the device on. 
E)  Modifies pad position for pacemakers.

Question 2

The coronary care unit is receiving four patients in the next hour.Which patient does the charge nurse anticipate will receive targeted temperature management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unwitnessed cardiac arrest, initial rhythm asystole 
B)  Witnessed cardiac arrest, rapid defibrillation with AED 
C)  Witnessed cardiac arrest, alert but amnesic for event 
D)  Unwitnessed cardiac arrest with multiple medical problems 
A)  Unwitnessed cardiac arrest, initial rhythm asystole 
B)  Witnessed cardiac arrest, rapid defibrillation with AED 
C)  Witnessed cardiac arrest, alert but amnesic for event 
D)  Unwitnessed cardiac arrest with multiple medical problems

Question 3

The nurse is caring for four patients on the intermediate care unit and plans emergency care for the patients.Which patient is unsuitable for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The older adult patient with end-stage lung disease 
B)  The patient with a valid order for a no-code status 
C)  The patient who doesn't speak English and cannot make his or her wishes known 
D)  The patient whose family does not want the patient resuscitated 
A)  The older adult patient with end-stage lung disease 
B)  The patient with a valid order for a no-code status 
C)  The patient who doesn't speak English and cannot make his or her wishes known 
D)  The patient whose family does not want the patient resuscitated

Question 4

The nurse in a trauma center is preparing to insert an oropharyngeal airway device.Which interventions will assist in this task? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the patient in a prone position. 
B)  Hold the airway curved end up initially. 
C)  Use a padded tongue blade to open patient's mouth. 
D)  Measure the airway to obtain the right size. 
E)  Rotate the airway 90 degrees as it is inserted. 
A)  Place the patient in a prone position. 
B)  Hold the airway curved end up initially. 
C)  Use a padded tongue blade to open patient's mouth. 
D)  Measure the airway to obtain the right size. 
E)  Rotate the airway 90 degrees as it is inserted.

Question 5

An AED has been applied and a shock delivered to a patient.What action does the nurse take at this time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide 2 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before beginning rhythm analysis and the shock sequence again. 
B)  Provide three cycles of CPR before beginning rhythm analysis and the shock sequence again. 
C)  Move nearby furniture away from the patient. 
D)  Announce "clear" and perform a visual check that no one is touching the patient. 
A)  Provide 2 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before beginning rhythm analysis and the shock sequence again. 
B)  Provide three cycles of CPR before beginning rhythm analysis and the shock sequence again. 
C)  Move nearby furniture away from the patient. 
D)  Announce "clear" and perform a visual check that no one is touching the patient.

Question 6

On entering a patient's room, the nurse determines that the patient is unresponsive but has a pulse and is breathing.Which action does the nurse implement next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have another nurse check the carotid pulse. 
B)  Activate the emergency response system. 
C)  Perform a jaw thrust to open the airway. 
D)  Begin performing CPR. 
A)  Have another nurse check the carotid pulse. 
B)  Activate the emergency response system. 
C)  Perform a jaw thrust to open the airway. 
D)  Begin performing CPR.

Question 7

The patient is in cardiac arrest, and the nurse uses the automatic external defibrillator (AED).Which does the nurse implement to use the AED?

Accepted Answer

A)  Places the AED next to the patient, turns on the unit, and follows the prompts. 
B)  Receives training in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). 
C)  Applies a shock in coordination with the chest compressions. 
D)  Uses the automatic defibrillator instead of conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 
A)  Places the AED next to the patient, turns on the unit, and follows the prompts. 
B)  Receives training in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). 
C)  Applies a shock in coordination with the chest compressions. 
D)  Uses the automatic defibrillator instead of conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

A student nurse is practicing using the AED.What actions by the student show the need for remediation? (Select all that apply.)

The coronary care unit is receiving four patients in the next hour.Which patient does the charge nurse anticipate will receive targeted temperature management?

The nurse is caring for four patients on the intermediate care unit and plans emergency care for the patients.Which patient is unsuitable for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

The nurse in a trauma center is preparing to insert an oropharyngeal airway device.Which interventions will assist in this task? (Select all that apply.)

An AED has been applied and a shock delivered to a patient.What action does the nurse take at this time?

On entering a patient's room, the nurse determines that the patient is unresponsive but has a pulse and is breathing.Which action does the nurse implement next?

The patient is in cardiac arrest, and the nurse uses the automatic external defibrillator (AED).Which does the nurse implement to use the AED?

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Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

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Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

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Exam 30: Emergency Measures for Life Support

A student nurse is practicing using the AED.What actions by the student show the need for remediation? (Select all that apply.)

The coronary care unit is receiving four patients in the next hour.Which patient does the charge nurse anticipate will receive targeted temperature management?

The nurse is caring for four patients on the intermediate care unit and plans emergency care for the patients.Which patient is unsuitable for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

The nurse in a trauma center is preparing to insert an oropharyngeal airway device.Which interventions will assist in this task? (Select all that apply.)

An AED has been applied and a shock delivered to a patient.What action does the nurse take at this time?

On entering a patient's room, the nurse determines that the patient is unresponsive but has a pulse and is breathing.Which action does the nurse implement next?

The patient is in cardiac arrest, and the nurse uses the automatic external defibrillator (AED).Which does the nurse implement to use the AED?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Intravenous Therapy

Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

End-Of-Life Care

Home Care Safety

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