Dysrhythmias & ACLS Rhythms — Quiz

The monitor shows ventricular fibrillation. What is the nurse's priority action?

• AAdminister amiodarone 300 mg IV push.
• BDefibrillate immediately.
• CPerform synchronized cardioversion.
• DGive atropine 1 mg IV push.

A client is in symptomatic sinus bradycardia with HR 38 and SBP 82. The nurse anticipates:

• AAdenosine 6 mg IV push
• BAtropine 1 mg IV push
• CAmiodarone 150 mg IV
• DImmediate defibrillation