The best answer is: true

The most recent Guidelines emphasize the benefit of patients being rapidly transported to a designated “Stroke Center” rather than the nearest hospital. This typically happens when there is a written policy. Several studies have shown benefit when the inclusion time limits are expanded when using fibrinolytic therapy.

The best answer is: all of the above

Paddles should have conductive media on their surface covering the entire paddle surface or the silicone pads should be used. Never use alcohol patches.

Standard paddles (operator held) should be placed on the patient's chest using 15 pounds of pressure.

Paddles should not be in contact with each other. (e.g. fluid presence, etc.)

The best answer is: true

Medical futility is always an acceptable reason to prevent unnecessary or improper care from occurring or continuing. This is most often the responsibility of the primary physician. There are times when this assessment does not get done or is not documented, leaving unit staff obligated to call the “Code.” Every effort should be made to prevent unnecessary treatment by facilitating proper patient assessment and documentation.

The best answer is: rapidly attempt to determine the cause of the PEA

The more rapidly a practitioner can identify a cause, the more rapidly a targeted intervention can occur. There is a small window of time when certain causes of PEA are treatable. The longer a patient stays in arrest, the less likely survival is.

The best answer is: no

Once your contract to provide health care services to a patient has been terminated (by the patient or their legally empowered agent), they not only have removed your authority to treat, but they have removed your legal duty to treat. In this case, they would have no legal basis to take action against you. On the other hand, if your services were terminated, and you decided to ignore and continue to treat the patient, several causes of action against you might be created.