Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) o Administer epinephrine 1 mg IV o Consider nitroglycerin, morphine and a P2Y inhibitor - o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) o Consider nitroglycerin, morphine and a P2Y inhibitor His initial vital signs are HR 120/min, BP 135/88 mm Hg, RR 23/min, SpO2 87%, and temperature 37.3C. When considering oxygen saturation, what is your course of action? o Intubate the patient immediately o Administer albuterol nebulizer o Do not start oxygen o Start oxygen at 4L/min via nasal cannula - o Start oxygen at 4L/min via nasal cannula What additional question help you determine next steps? o Do you take any medication? o Do you have any allergies? o When was the last time you went to the doctor? o When did the symptoms start? o Have you had any recent falls? - o Do you take any medication? o Do you have any allergies? o When did the symptoms start? Your patient continues to say that he has chest discomfort. What treatment can you repeat as long as it is not contradicted by vital signs? o Morphine sublingual every 1 to 3 minutes o Morphine IV every 1 to 3 minutes

No comments found.
Login to post a comment
This item has not received any review yet.
Login to review this item
No Questions / Answers added yet.
Price $9.00
Add To Cart

Buy Now
Category Exams and Certifications
Comments 0
Rating
Sales 0

Buy Our Plan

We have

The latest updated Study Material Bundle with 100% Satisfaction guarantee

Visit Now
{{ userMessage }}
Processing