Author Question: The most important factor in the management of sudden cardiac death is a. the age of the patient. ... (Read 57 times)

dollx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 558
The most important factor in the management of sudden cardiac death is
 
  a. the age of the patient.
  b. the underlying disease process.
  c. timely and efficient cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation.
  d. fluid status.

Question 2

Your patient is a 67-year-old homeless man with malnutrition. Laboratory test results show that he has hypomagnesemia. What arrhythmia should you monitor for until a dose of magnesium sulfate can be administered?
 
  a. Ventricular fibrillation
  b. Atrial fibrillation
  c. Torsades de pointes
  d. Asystole



patma1981

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 292
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library