After the Return of Spontaneous Circulation Following the Resuscitation of a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

After the return of spontaneous circulation following the resuscitation of a patient who had a cardiac arrest,therapeutic hypothermia is ordered. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

• A)Initiate cooling per protocol.
• B)Avoid the use of sedative drugs.
• C)Check mental status every 15 minutes.
• D)Rewarm if temperature is below 91° F (32.8° C).

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Definitions:

Brain Wave

Oscillations of electrical potential between parts of the brain, visible on an EEG.

Beta Waves

Brainwaves that are associated with active, alert, and cognitive processing states of consciousness.

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A diagnostic tool that records the electrical activity of the brain, important for identifying conditions such as epilepsy.

Sleep Spindles

Bursts of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of sleep and are thought to be involved in processing memory and learning.