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misspop

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on: Jul 11, 2018
After CPR has been initiated on an adult patient, the nurse assesses the effectiveness of CPR by confirming:
 
  a. an EKG pattern with each compression.
  b. a palpable carotid pulse during each compression.
  c. a compression depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
  d. pupils that change from pinpoint to dilated.

Question 2

The patient arrived at the emergency department in pain and bleeding profusely with the following vital signs: BP 80/54, P 102, RR 22 . The nurse recognizes these symptoms as indicative of:
 
  a. inadequate perfusion.
  b. circulatory shock.
  c. massive vasodilation.
  d. heart failure.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
During effective CPR, a carotid pulse is palpable during each compression.

Answer to Question 2

B
Shock results from failure of the circulatory system to provide sufficient blood circulation.


misspop

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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