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Marty

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The nurse, seeing a client stop breathing, realizes that there is how much time before the onset of permanent damage?
 
  1. 3 minutes.
  2. 2 minutes.
  3. 46 minutes.
  4. 2040 minutes.

Question 2

The client requires defibrillation during resuscitation. What sequence should the nurse use for this defibrillation?
 
  1. Deliver three shocks without CPR between shocks.
  2. Deliver two shocks and a precordial thump before beginning CPR.
  3. Deliver one shock followed by immediate CPR.
  4. Deliver shocks every 3 seconds until conversion occurs.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Extensive damage occurs after 46 minutes.
Rationale 2: Extensive damage occurs after 46 minutes.
Rationale 3: After 46 minutes, the lack of oxygen supply to the brain causes permanent and extensive damage.
Rationale 4: The person is clinically dead 2040 minutes after the heart stops beating.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The 2005 guidelines from the American Heart Association recommend delivery of one shock followed by immediate CPR beginning with chest compressions.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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