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What is the immediate priority for a nurse when a client is unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse?
What is the immediate priority for a nurse when a client is unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse?
What should the nurse do immediately after starting chest compressions?
What should the nurse do immediately after starting chest compressions?
Which action is less of a priority than starting compressions or retrieving equipment for an unresponsive client?
Which action is less of a priority than starting compressions or retrieving equipment for an unresponsive client?
What is the role of chest compressions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
What is the role of chest compressions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
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What should the nurse retrieve immediately after starting chest compressions?
What should the nurse retrieve immediately after starting chest compressions?
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Study Notes
First Action for Unresponsive Patient
- If a patient is unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse, the immediate priority is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by starting chest compressions.
- The nurse manually pumps the heart to maintain blood flow until more advanced interventions can be implemented.
Steps in CPR
- Start chest compressions is the first action.
- Get the crash cart and defibrillator is the second step.
- Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram is the third step.
- Try to wake the client with a sternal rub is the last step, and should be done last.
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This quiz focuses on the immediate actions required when dealing with an unresponsive patient. It covers the essential steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the proper order of interventions. Test your knowledge on the critical steps and the use of medical equipment in emergency situations.
