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interesting cardio ques. . . - multani - ArchivalUser - 12-06-2008
45 yr old hypertensive male wid sudden palpitation n chest tightnes.cardiac monitor showing A.fib at a rate of 120-140/min. as the nurse is attempting to establish iv acces,the patient bcomes unresponsive.there is no palpable pulse over carotid n femoral. cardiac monitor still shws A.FIB at the same rate. next best step is.
a)synchronisd cardioversion
b)iv lidocain
c)chest compression
d)ABG analysis
e)
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-06-2008
ALSO EXPLAIN UR ANSWER IF U CAN. .
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-06-2008
A. cardioversion in unstable.
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-06-2008
Chest compression bcoz patient has PEA ( pulseless electriacl activity )
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-08-2008
YES CPR IS RITE. .
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-08-2008
ccc