Question 1

The heart rate can be calculated using the ECG strip by

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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.

Question 2

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

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Raising the affected...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Compare and contrast the difference between inotropic and chronotropic reserve.

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Inotropic is under the control of sympat...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The P wave on the ECG represents

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Clients who are candidates for pneumatic compression devices include those with

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The AED analyzes the heart rhy...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Normal QRS activity takes less than _____________ seconds.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Appropriate nursing actions for clients using pneumatic compression devices include

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

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The answer of Identify the type of lead placement from...

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Normal QRS activity takes less than _____________ seconds.

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Compare and contrast the difference between inotropic and chronotropic reserve.

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

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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

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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

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Normal QRS activity takes less than _____________ seconds.

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Clients who are candidates for pneumatic compression devices include those with

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Compare and contrast the difference between inotropic and chronotropic reserve.

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

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

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

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

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Appropriate nursing actions for clients using pneumatic compression devices include

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

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The P wave on the ECG represents

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

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