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The rapid response team includes physicians, NP’s PA-C, ICU or ER nurse, Respiratory therapist.

The monitor technician notifies the nurse “stat” that the patient has a rapid, chaotic rhythm that looks like ventricular tachycardia. What is the nurse’s first action?

What are the benefits of having the family present during resuscitation include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A 68-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the emergency department with complaints of sudden-onset palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. She denies chest pain but reports feeling fatigued for the past few days. On physical exam, her vital signs are as follows: Heart Rate: 150 bpm, irregularly irregular Blood Pressure: 130/85 mmHg Respiratory Rate: 20 breaths per minute Temperature: 98.6°F (37°C) Oxygen Saturation: 97% on room air The patient’s ECG shows a rapid, irregular heart rate with no identifiable P wave The nurse realizes that the patient is demonstrating?  

The nurse is calculating the rate for a regular rhythm. There are 20 small boxes between each P wave and 20 small boxes between each R wave. What is the heart rate?

A patient develops sinus bradycardia at a rate of 32 bpm, has a blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg, and reports feeling faint and nauseated.  Which action should the nurse take?

What is the criteria for the primary nurse to call the rapid response team?  (select all that apply)

Interpret the following rhythm:    

What is the main purpose of certification for critical care nursing?

The nurse collaborates with the team on the plan of care.  Select 4 goals the nurse recognizes must be included in the plan of care.