Question 1

What is the nurse's responsibility for the patient after he has been intubated during a code event? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The nurse should monitor the carbon dioxide detector to ensure proper placement and function of the endotracheal tube and auscultate both lungs to confirm bilateral breath sounds, indicating correct tube placement.

Question 2

The nurse walks into his or her patient's room to find him unresponsive.He or she begins cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),knowing that during a "code" situation,chest compressions should be interrupted for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Chest compressions should be interrupted for ventilation, pulse checks, intubation, and defibrillation during a "code" situation.

Question 3

The nurse in the critical care unit (CCU)is caring for a newly admitted patient with chest pain.She is aware that arrhythmia may be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Arrhythmias can be caused by electrolyte disturbances (A), heart damage (B), certain medications (C), and respiratory arrest (D) due to the impact on oxygen supply and cardiac function.

Question 4

The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient who has an oral airway in place and who has copious amounts of oral secretions.What may the nurse have to do while caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The nurse should replace or clean the oral airway to maintain hygiene and prevent infection. Suctioning the oral cavity frequently is necessary to manage copious oral secretions and maintain a clear airway.

Question 5

A patient has been found with no pulse or respirations.The cardiopulmonary arrest team has been called.What should the nurse do while awaiting the team's arrival?

Accepted Answer

The nurse should immediately start performing CPR while awaiting the arrival of the cardiopulmonary arrest team. Time is critical in cardiopulmonary arrest, and any delay in starting CPR can significantly decrease the patient's chance of survival. Gathering the patient's medical record and medication administration record, obtaining the crash cart, and notifying the primary care provider can all be done once the CPR has been initiated.

Question 6

The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unresponsive patient is the __________.

Accepted Answer

In an unresponsive patient, the tongue can relax and fall back, blocking the airway.

Quiz 28: Emergency Measure for Life Support

What is the nurse's responsibility for the patient after he has been intubated during a code event? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse walks into his or her patient's room to find him unresponsive.He or she begins cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ,knowing that during a "code" situation,chest compressions should be interrupted for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse in the critical care unit (CCU) is caring for a newly admitted patient with chest pain.She is aware that arrhythmia may be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient who has an oral airway in place and who has copious amounts of oral secretions.What may the nurse have to do while caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A patient has been found with no pulse or respirations.The cardiopulmonary arrest team has been called.What should the nurse do while awaiting the team's arrival?

The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unresponsive patient is the __________.