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Question 1

A patient has the following rhythm. Which assessment finding indicates a need for further treatment?


◦ Warm, dry skin
◦ Heart rate of 88 and BP 124/80
◦ Heart rate of 42 and BP 78/60
◦ Short period of asystole followed by conversion to normal sinus rhythm

Question 2

A patient complaining of "feeling tired" has the following cardiac rhythm. The patient has a history of an irregular heartbeat and current vital signs are BP 134/78; RR 17; SaO2 97% on room air. What should be done first for this patient?


◦ Prepare the patient for transcutaneous pacing.
◦ Place the patient on 100% via nonrebreather mask.
◦ Give Versed 1 mg IVP.
◦ Perform a 12-lead ECG and compare it to previously recorded ECGs.


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