The nurse is educating staff on adult basic life support. It would be appropriate to include which of the following? Select all that apply.
The nurse is educating staff on adult basic life support. It would be appropriate to include which of the following? Select all that apply.
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Leadership & Management
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Management Concepts
Client Need
Test Plan
Physiological Adaptation
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Medical Emergencies
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Application
Explanation
Choices B, C, and E are correct. High-quality CPR involves a compression depth of two inches on the center breastbone. The rate of the compressions should be 100-120 per minute. The nurse should utilize early defibrillation as it is the most effective treatment for ventricular fibrillation.
Choices A and D are incorrect. A carotid pulse check should not exceed ten seconds. Poor quality CPR has been linked to prolonged pulse checks and pulse checks occurring too frequently. A chest tube is not in the BLS algorithm and would only be utilized for chest trauma causing injuries such as pneumothorax.
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Additional Info
✓ The key to successful basic life support is high-quality CPR and prompt defibrillation.
✓ When responding to a confirmed cardiac arrest, the nurse should immediately initiate an emergency response (call a code blue or 911).
✓ Start chest compressions at a rate of 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths. A request for an AED should be given as soon as possible; it should be applied and used immediately.
- The key to effective CPR is to minimize interruptions.
- The immediate utilization of an AED dramatically enhances the survival of ventricular dysrhythmias.
- Auditory cues from the AED should be followed precisely to minimize CPR interruptions.
