Complex Health Quiz 1 - 4 Questions With Answers Graded A

Which statement explains the scientific rationale for having emergency suction equipment available during resuscitation efforts? 1. Gastric distention can occur as a result of ventilation. 2. It is needed to assist when intubating the client. 3. This equipment will ensure a patent airway. 4. It keeps the vomitus away from the HCP. {Ans: 1. Gastric distention can occur as a result of ventilation. Gastric distention occurs from overventilating clients. When compressions are performed, the pressure will cause vomiting, which may cause aspiration in the lungs.}Which intervention should the nurse implement when defibrillating a client who is in ventricular fibrillation? 1. Defibrillate the client at 50, 100, and 200 joules. 2. Do not remove the oxygen source during defibrillation. 3. Place petroleum jelly on the defibrillator pads. 4. Shout "all clear" prior to defibrillating the client. {Ans: 4. Shout "all clear" prior to defibrillating the client. If any member of the team is touching the client or the bed during defibrillation, that person could possibly be shocked.}The telemetry nurse is unable to read the telemetry monitor at the nurse's station. Which intervention should the telemetry nurse implement first? 1. Go to the client's room to check the client. 2.