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What is the first action a nurse should perform for an unresponsive client who is not breathing and has no pulse?
What is the first action a nurse should perform for an unresponsive client who is not breathing and has no pulse?
- Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Try to wake the client with a sternal rub
- Get the crash cart and defibrillator
- Start chest compressions (correct)
After initiating chest compressions, which action should come next for the nurse?
After initiating chest compressions, which action should come next for the nurse?
- Obtain a medication for resuscitation
- Prepare the defibrillator and crash cart (correct)
- Start rescue breaths immediately
- Try to wake the client using verbal commands
Which of the following actions is considered a lower priority when dealing with an unresponsive client?
Which of the following actions is considered a lower priority when dealing with an unresponsive client?
- Obtaining a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Getting the crash cart and defibrillator
- Starting chest compressions
- Trying to wake the client with a sternal rub (correct)
In the context of CPR, what is the primary purpose of starting chest compressions?
In the context of CPR, what is the primary purpose of starting chest compressions?
Why is obtaining a 12-lead ECG considered a subsequent step after starting compressions?
Why is obtaining a 12-lead ECG considered a subsequent step after starting compressions?
Flashcards
Chest Compressions
Chest Compressions
The initial action in an unresponsive patient with no pulse or breathing. It involves manually pumping the heart to maintain blood flow.
Defibrillator
Defibrillator
A device used to deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
Sternal Rub
Sternal Rub
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CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
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Study Notes
First Aid for Unresponsive Patient
- If a client is unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse, the immediate priority is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- CPR involves starting chest compressions.
- The nurse manually pumps the heart to maintain blood flow until more advanced interventions can be implemented.
- The first step is to start chest compressions.
- The next step is to get the crash cart and defibrillator.
- The third step is to obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram.
- The last step is to try to wake the client with a sternal rub(this is NOT the FIRST step and should be done only after checking for breathing and pulse).
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