A Visitor Has Coded in the Hospital Cafeteria,and Several Nurses

question 16

Multiple Choice

A visitor has coded in the hospital cafeteria,and several nurses witnessed the code.What is the proper procedure for initiating use of the automatic external defibrillator (AED) ?

• A) Provide 5 cycles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before shocking.
• B) Place AED pads and shock as soon as possible.
• C) Insert an oropharyngeal airway before shocking.
• D) Place one AED pad on the upper left sternal border and one pad on the lower right side below the nipple and axilla.

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Definitions:

Anterior Scleritis

Inflammation of the sclera (the white outer layer of the eyeball) at the front of the eye, which can cause significant redness and pain.

Retinal Detachment

A medical emergency where the retina at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position, potentially leading to vision loss.

Photopsia

The perception of flashes of light in the field of vision, not caused by light entering the eye.

Floaters

Tiny spots, specks, or lines that float across the field of vision, often due to changes in the vitreous humor of the eye.