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Nicolette Ferrara
on Oct 25, 2024
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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?
A) Gather the patient's medical record and medication administration record.
B) Obtain the crash cart.
C) Notify the patient's primary care provider.
D) Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .
Cardiopulmonary Arrest
A medical emergency characterized by the cessation of both heart and lung function.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
An emergency procedure combining chest compressions with artificial ventilation to manually preserve intact brain function in a person who is in cardiac arrest.
- Gaining insight into the criticality and efficiency of rapid-response maneuvers in emergencies, like CPR and the use of defibrillators.
- Attain expertise in the procedures and technique necessary for successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation, highlighting chest compression depth and rate.
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Learning Objectives
- Gaining insight into the criticality and efficiency of rapid-response maneuvers in emergencies, like CPR and the use of defibrillators.
- Attain expertise in the procedures and technique necessary for successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation, highlighting chest compression depth and rate.
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