Exam (elaborations) Nursing ALS Final Exam Graded Best Study Guide Score A.

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Exam (elaborations) Nursing ALS Final Exam Graded Best Study Guide Score A. The stroke team is assessing a patient with a suspected stroke. The patient is alert and able to carry on a conversation, al... though the patient has difficulty getting the words out. Testing confirms that the patient has had an ischemic stroke. Based on the patient’s medical history, a history of which arrhythmia would alert the team to the patient’s increased risk for stroke? Select the correct answer to this question. Ventricular fibrillation Atrial fibrillation Bradycardia Atrial tachycardia Not Quite Between 15 and 20 percent of embolic strokes are caused by atrial fibrillation. 2A person suddenly collapses while sitting in the sunroom of a healthcare facility. A healthcare provider observes the event and hurries over to assess the situation. The healthcare provider performs which assessment first? Select the correct answer to this question. Secondary assessment Basic life support assessment Primary assessment Rapid assessment Correct A systematic approach to assessment is necessary. The healthcare provider should first perform a rapid assessment. A rapid assessment is a quick visual survey to ensure safety, to form an initial impression about the patient’s condition, and to check for responsiveness, breathing and a pulse if the patient appears to be unresponsive. This would be followed by a primary assessment and then a secondary assessment. 3A healthcare provider initiates ventilations to ensure adequate breathing and oxygenation. While ventilations are [Show More]

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