65 year old adult male being seen in the
emergency department for respiratory failure suddenly stops breathing and
displays a sinus bradycardic rhythm of 48/min on the monitor. Which of
the following is the priority intervention for this patient ?

Question

65 year old adult male being seen in the
emergency department for respiratory failure suddenly stops breathing and
displays a sinus bradycardic rhythm of 48/min on the monitor.  Which of
the following is the priority intervention for this patient ?

Answer

Lay patient in a supine position, confirm the
presence of a pulse, and begin to ventilate the patient at a rate of 12/minute

Answer

Apply pads to patient's chest and begin to pace
at 70/min

Answer

Begin CPR at a rate of 30 compressions to 2
rescue breaths

Answer

Immediately
administer 0.5 mg Atropine via IV to correct the bradycardia.

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