The Patient Has Been Admitted to a Critical Care Unit

question 23

Multiple Choice

The patient has been admitted to a critical care unit with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.Suddenly his monitor alarms and the screen shows a flat line.What action should the nurse take first?

• A) Administer epinephrine by intravenous push.
• B) Begin chest compressions.
• C) Check patient for unresponsiveness.
• D) Defibrillate at 360 J.

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Definitions:

Stroke

A medical condition caused by the interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain, leading to brain damage and possible loss of function.

Temporal Lobe

The temporal lobe is a region of the cerebral cortex that is involved in processing auditory information and is also important for the encoding of memory.

Occipital Lobes

Located at the back of the head, this brain region is in charge of handling visual information.

Right Frontal Lobe

The right-hand portion of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in tasks associated with creativity, imagination, and social awareness.