Question 1
A patient in the emergency department is in supraventricular tachycardia. Which actions should be taken for this patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Start CPR and defibrillate at 200 joules.
◦ Start oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
◦ Give atropine 1 mg IVP.
◦ Give adenosine 6 mg IVP.
◦ Give epinephrine 1 mg IVP.
Question 2
A patient is experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, and lethargy. The patient's vital signs are BP 88/58, HR 40, RR 20. Which nursing action is a priority for this patient?
◦ Aspirin 325 mg PO
◦ Morphine 2 mg IVP
◦ Nitroglycerin 1 tablet sublingual
◦ Atropine 1 mg IVP
Sample new patient registration form.
Chest X-ray.
Signs of Shock
Auscultating the chest over five key landmarks
Paradoxical Movement of the Chest Wall Seen in Flail Chest