Practice Question
A client is complaining of severe chest pain became unresponsive and the cardiac monitor shows the heart rhythm below. What will be the most appropriate action A What is the heart rhythm B
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Assess for pulse
Rationale:
🔷 First action in any arrest rhythm is to assess for a pulse to confirm cardiac arrest.
🔷 The rhythm described is chaotic with no identifiable QRS, indicating ventricular fibrillation (VF).
🔷 VF requires immediate defibrillation for survival—no pulse and no coordinated electrical activity.
🔷 Medications like epinephrine follow defibrillation if rhythm persists.
🔷 CPR should be initiated immediately after pulse confirmation if none is found.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 8