LAB crash cart Flashcards
1
Q
the emergency treatment area should be equipped with 6 things
A
- O2 delivery devices
- IV fluid admin supplies
- suction apparatus
- monitoring equipment
- defibrillator
- ventilator
2
Q
the crash cart should be kept where in the hospital
A
a central area - equally accessible
3
Q
a crash cart should include these 3 groups of standard emergency supplies
A
- airway access supplies
- venous access supplies
- pharmaceutical supplies
4
Q
which 2 drugs are most commonly placed in a cart?
A
- atropine
- epinephrine/vasopressin
5
Q
this drug is an anti-arrhythmic
A
lidocaine WITHOUT epinephrine (epinephrine worsens arrhythmias)
6
Q
this counteracts acidosis
A
sodium bicarbonate
7
Q
this is a respiratory stimulant
A
doxapram
8
Q
this decreases swelling in the CNS
A
mannitol
9
Q
this increases HR
A
atropine
10
Q
what should you do before admin any drugs so you know which to give?
A
connect to EKG
