Amiodarone is utilized in management of life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmias that are unresponsive to:
A) magnesium sulfate
B) procainamide
C) atropine sulfate
D) electrical therapy
Answer: D
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A sample of blood has been taken from a patient’s pulmonary artery. What mixed venous oxygen saturation value (SvO2) would indicate that the patient is normal?
a. 40 mm Hg
b. 95 mm Hg
c. 75%
d. 97%
During your primary assessment you find your patient has an altered mental status. This could indicate which of the following?
A) The need to complete a secondary assessment B) Problems with the RAS due to hypertension C) The need for suctioning of the airway D) Failing respiratory system
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the optically stimulated dosimeter?
a. Exposure not determinable on the day of occurrence without an in-house reader b. Mechanical shock can cause false high reading. c. No permanent, legal record of exposure d. Not cost-effective for large numbers of personnel
When taking a phone message from a patient, you should be sure to record
A) the date and time. B) the patient's name and phone number. C) the reason for the call. D) all of the above.