Adjunct Techniques and Interventions Flashcard 2
Rationale
C. Rationale: The best physiologic measurements to assess CPR quality include quantitative waveform capnography, arterial relaxation diastolic pressure, arterial pressure monitoring, and central venous oxygen saturation.
Question
Which one of the following physiologic measurements best aids the team in assessing the quality of CPR efforts?
a. cardiac monitoring
b. core temperature monitoring
c. end-tidal CO2 monitoring
d. oxygen saturation
Answer
c. end-tidal CO2 monitoring
Rationale
D. Rationale: To confirm the correct placement of an ET tube, continuous waveform capnography is the recommended method to use. Other nonwaveform CO2
detectors such as an esophageal detector device, colorimetric devices, or ultrasound may be utilized if continuous waveform capnography is unavailable.
Question
You successfully intubate a cardiac arrest patient on the fifth minute of CPR. Which one of the following is the recommended device to confirm the correct placement of the endotracheal tube?
a. stethoscope
b. ultrasound
c. esophageal detector
d. waveform capnograph
Answer
d. waveform capnograph