A nurse is caring for a client with chest pain who suddenly becomes unresponsive. The client is pulseless, and apneic. The code team places the client on the monitor which indicates ventricular fibrillation, what is the next priority action?

Amiodarone administration

Synchronized Cardioversion

Epinephrine administration

Defibrillation

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Rationale:

A. Amiodarone administration is used for the treatment of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) that is unresponsive to cardioversion.

B. Synchronized Cardioversion is used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter (AFL), and unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT).

C. Epinephrine administration is part of the ACLS algorithm for the treatment of VF and pulseless VT. It is given after defibrillation.

D. Defibrillation is the immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT).

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Nitroglycerin does not interact with contrast material.

B. Carvedilol does not interact with contrast material.

C. Atorvastatin does not interact with contrast material.

D. Metformin can interact with contrast material and increase the risk of acute kidney injury. It is typically held before and after procedures involving contrast material.

A. Distribution B. Onset C. Intensity D. Location E. Radiation F. Alleviated

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E","F"]

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Distribution refers to the area of the body where the pain is felt.

B. Onset refers to when the pain started.

C. Intensity refers to the severity of the pain.

D. Location refers to where the pain is felt.

E. Radiation refers to whether the pain spreads to other areas.

F. Alleviated refers to what makes the pain better or worse.

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A nurse is caring for a client with chest pain who suddenly becomes unresponsive. The client is pulseless, and apneic. The code team places the client on the monitor which indicates ventricular fibrillation, what is the next priority action?

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