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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Post-Resuscitation Care and Follow-up Quiz

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1

Which finding most strongly suggests return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) during perioperative resuscitation?

Return of a palpable carotid pulse with improving arterial line waveform and increasing end-tidal CO₂
A brief muscle movement immediately after defibrillation with no other physiologic changes
The AED announces that no shock is advised
The patient's skin becomes warm after several minutes of CPR

2

After ROSC has been achieved, why should the AED pads generally remain attached to the patient?

To improve ECG signal quality during routine monitoring
Because recurrent ventricular arrhythmias may occur and additional defibrillation may be required
To prevent adhesive-related skin irritation
Because the pads cannot be removed until the battery has been replaced

3

Once the patient has been stabilized following AED use, what assessment should be performed before removing the pads?

Measure the patient's body temperature
Repeat rhythm analysis using the AED
Assess the patient's level of consciousness only
Inspect the skin beneath the pads for burns, erythema, blistering, or other pad-related injuries

4

Which information is essential when handing over care after a resuscitation?

Only the number of shocks delivered
Only the patient's most recent vital signs
The sequence of the resuscitation, including recognition of cardiac arrest, CPR initiation, AED use, shocks delivered, patient response, and treatments provided
The names of all staff who participated in the resuscitation

5

Following completion of the resuscitation, which action best prepares the AED for future emergencies?

Store the AED immediately without inspecting it
Replace the battery only if the low-battery indicator appears
Dispose of the used pads and return the AED to storage once it is dry
Clean the AED, replace used pads, verify battery status, confirm the self-test is successful, and report any equipment malfunction

6

What is the primary purpose of a structured team debrief following a perioperative cardiac arrest?

To determine which individual was responsible for errors during the resuscitation
To review the resuscitation, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen future team performance
To complete the patient's medical record before transferring care
To decide whether the AED should be permanently removed from service

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Part of Automated External Defibrillation - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
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Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
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Created July 30, 2026 by Ian-laurel-1
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