Basic Life Support and Emergency Management Flashcards
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During a cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation is identified. How many joules should the first defibrillation shock deliver using a biphasic defibrillator?
Answer: 120-150 joules
For biphasic defibrillators, the first shock energy is typically 120-150 joules, following the manufacturer's recommendations.
A patient is choking and becomes unconscious. What is the immediate action?
Answer: Lower the patient to the floor and begin CPR
If a choking patient becomes unconscious, lower them to the floor, call the resuscitation team (2222), and begin CPR starting with chest compressions.
Which of the following is the correct rate for chest compressions during adult CPR?
Answer: 100-120 per minute
The recommended chest compression rate for adult CPR is 100-120 per minute, at a depth of 5-6 cm with full chest recoil.
A nurse finds a patient having a tonic-clonic seizure lasting 5 minutes. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Administer buccal midazolam or rectal diazepam as prescribed
A tonic-clonic seizure lasting more than 5 minutes is status epilepticus. First-line treatment is benzodiazepines such as buccal midazolam or rectal diazepam.
In major haemorrhage, what is the primary nursing intervention while awaiting the major haemorrhage protocol team?
Answer: Elevate the patient's legs and apply direct pressure to the wound
Apply direct pressure to the wound, elevate legs to improve venous return, and keep the patient warm to prevent hypothermia.
What is the correct recovery position for an unconscious patient breathing normally?
Answer: On their side with upper leg bent at the knee for stability
The recovery position: on their side, upper leg bent at the knee, lower arm forward, head tilted back to maintain the airway.