After resuscitation attempts for 15 minutes the following rhythm is displayed on the monitor:  q32.png.jpg The patient is pulseless and apneic. What are Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) reversable causes for electrical activity without a pulse such as the rhythm above? These are often referred to as the “H’s and T’s.” Select all that apply.

The __________ is the most important member of the work group.

A patient is admitted to the telemetry unit with a permanent pacemaker. The NBG Pacemaker Code for the patient is listed in the VVI mode. What scenario below describes how the pacemaker should initiate or not initiate a response?

A patient has sustained blunt chest trauma on the left side resulting in cardiac tamponade.  Which assessment would the nurse expect?

What are Advanced Cardiac Life Support reversible causes of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)?  Mark all that  apply. 

A patient is receiving an IV infusion of piperacillin/tazobactam 3.375 g in 50 mL NS.  The infusion pump rate is set at 12.5 mL/hr.  How many hours will it take for the infusion to completely infuse?   Answer is a whole number.  Do not include units of time or measurment in your answer. [BLANK-1]

Which of the following types of life-support treatment would be considered ultimately futile and its benefits far outweighed by the financial and emotional burden suffered by the family and health care system?

Which of the following legal doctrines would MOST likely apply in the case of a wrong site surgery or retained foreign object?

“Holism” in anthropology refers to…

A confused and lethargic patient presents to the emergency department. The bedside EKG rhythm indicates a sinus bradycardia with frequent premature ventricular contractions and a heart rate of 44. Blood pressure is 78/40.  What action is indicated?