Asked by feddy macharia on Jul 11, 2024
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The nurse is performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult patient who has an endotracheal tube in place.At what rate does the nurse,who is alone,administer breaths?
A) 8 per minute
B) 12 per minute
C) 20 per minute
D) 24 per minute
Endotracheal Tube
A flexible tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to establish an airway for the administration of anesthesia or mechanical ventilation.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
An emergency procedure combining chest compressions with artificial ventilation to manually preserve brain function until further measures to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.
- Understanding the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and the integration of CPR.
- Mastering the steps and technique for effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including chest compression depth and rate.
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Learning Objectives
- Understanding the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and the integration of CPR.
- Mastering the steps and technique for effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including chest compression depth and rate.
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