The best answer is: (all of the above)

When treating patients with symptoms of cardiac ischemia or infarction, (a) one should be prepared to give CPR and defibrillate if needed; (b) consider giving supplemental oxygen; and (c) give nitroglycerin.

The best answer is: hyperthermia

The most recent ECC Guidelines list hypovolemia; hypoxia; hypothermia; tension pneumothorax; cardiac tamponade; toxins; and, thrombosis as potentially reversible causes of PEA. The clinical reality is that the patient should never die of an undetected/untreated tension pneumothorax. Treatment is simple and straight-forward. The others on the list are often too massive to treat fast enough to achieve return of spontaneous circulation.

The best answer is: hypovolemia, fever and pain

Sinus tachycardia is most often caused by: (underlying issues)

1. severe anxiety

2. fever

3. pain

4. hypovolemia

The best answer is: true

Because of the effect of the uterus on venous return coupled with the minimal cardiac output seen with CPR, IV access should be established above the diaphragm. (i.e. antecubital fossa, internal jugular, subclavian, etc.)

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.