Vsim: Medical Scenario 4 Carl Shapiro Study Guide Graded A+

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? If Carl Shapiro had proceeded into asystole after the ventricular fibrillation, continuing to defibrillate would have been the appropriate intervention. {Ans: FALSE}During ventricular fibrillation, pitressin (Vasopressin) may be used in place of epinephrine for the first or second dose. If administering Vasopressin, what dosage would the nurse expect to administer? {Ans: 40 units IV/IO}Based on the following ECG waveform, the nurse recognizes that the patient is experiencing which dysrhythmia? {Ans: Ventricular fibrillation}Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? According to American Heart Association guidelines, epinephrine 1 mg is administered for ventricular fibrillation after the second defibrillation. {Ans: TRUE}The nurse recognizes that ST elevation on the 12-lead ECG typically indicates which of the following? {Ans: Myocardial injury}When viewing the past medical history, the nurse identifies which cardiac risk factors specific to Carl Shapiro? (Select all that apply.) {Ans: - Cigarette smoking - Hypertension - Obesity}During CPR, how often should the nurse assess the carotid pulse for return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? {Ans: 2 minutes}The nurse understands that aspirin is administered to a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI) for which of the following reasons? {Ans: