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The best answer is: rapid ventilations (30-50 per minute)

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: false

An elderly patient’s family should be consulted, and give permission before the do not attempt to resuscitate (DNAR) prescription is written.

The best answer is: false

"Unstable" when referring to an arrhythmia means:

The best answer is: the arrhythmia has caused the patient's cardiac output to decrease to a level inadequate to maintain perfusion

Blood can be administered via an intra-osseous device.

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: (all of the above)

Pediatric patients who develop “unstable” supraventricular or ventricular tachycardia should receive immediately electrical cardioversion.

The best answer is: true

A normal respiratory frequency for a 16-month-old child is:

The best answer is: 20-30/minute

If a patient does not have a shockable ECG rhythm, what is the recommended treatment?

1. continue quality CPR

2. give epinephrine (IV/IO/ETT)

3. find and treat causes

4. shock the patient anyways (jump start the asystolic heart)

The best answer is: (1,2,3)

Resuscitation is most successful if defibrillation is performed in the first

The best answer is: 5 minutes of collapse

Sudden collapse in the adult is more likely a result of an arrhythmia that may require a defibrillator.

The best answer is: True

The infant chest should be compressed by the lone healthcare provider

The best answer is: Using 2 or 3 fingers, just below the nipple line

When 2 or more healthcare providers are performing CPR on an infant, compressions should be done with

The best answer is: The 2 thumb-encircling hand technique

Compressions should depress the chest of the infant and child by

The best answer is: One-third to one-half the depth of the chest

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The best answer is: rapid ventilations (30-50 per minute)

The best answer is: true

The best answer is: false

An elderly patient’s family should be consulted, and give permission before the do not attempt to resuscitate (DNAR) prescription is written.

The best answer is: false

"Unstable" when referring to an arrhythmia means:

The best answer is: the arrhythmia has caused the patient's cardiac output to decrease to a level inadequate to maintain perfusion

Blood can be administered via an intra-osseous device.

The best answer is: true

The clinical diagnosis for respiratory failure may include which of the following? 1. decreased level of consciousness associated with a breathing problem 2. cyanosis 3. bradycardia associated with a breathing problem 4. hypercarbia and/or severe hypoxemia (PaCO2 > 50 mmHg and/or a PaO2 < 70 mmHg)

The best answer is: (all of the above)

Pediatric patients who develop “unstable” supraventricular or ventricular tachycardia should receive immediately electrical cardioversion.

The best answer is: true

A normal respiratory frequency for a 16-month-old child is:

The best answer is: 20-30/minute

If a patient does not have a shockable ECG rhythm, what is the recommended treatment? 1. continue quality CPR 2. give epinephrine (IV/IO/ETT) 3. find and treat causes 4. shock the patient anyways (jump start the asystolic heart)

The best answer is: (1,2,3)

Resuscitation is most successful if defibrillation is performed in the first

The best answer is: 5 minutes of collapse

Sudden collapse in the adult is more likely a result of an arrhythmia that may require a defibrillator.

The best answer is: True

The infant chest should be compressed by the lone healthcare provider

The best answer is: Using 2 or 3 fingers, just below the nipple line

When 2 or more healthcare providers are performing CPR on an infant, compressions should be done with

The best answer is: The 2 thumb-encircling hand technique

Compressions should depress the chest of the infant and child by

The best answer is: One-third to one-half the depth of the chest

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If a patient does not have a shockable ECG rhythm, what is the recommended treatment?

1. continue quality CPR

2. give epinephrine (IV/IO/ETT)

3. find and treat causes

4. shock the patient anyways (jump start the asystolic heart)