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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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118. A patient was admitted in intensive care unit after suffering from myocardial infarction. The nurse observes that the patient is pulseless and the monitor shows ventricular tachycardia. What emergency management is most appropriate for this patient?

Defibrillation
Radiofrequency ablation
Temporary pacemaker implantation
Endotracheal intubation

Explanation

Answer: A - If an individual has acute ventricular tachycardia and is pulseless or symptomatic, defibrillation is necessary. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is also often necessary.

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