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ATI Medical Surgical

Difficulty: Medium Average Score: 65% Simulated

Passage / Scenario

Medical History
Day 1:
Patient came from ER complaining of chest pain. CPR initiated in ER and return to ROSC after 3 minutes. Intubated in ER (ACVC FIO2 100% Mode; RR13; PEEP 3: Tidal Volume 300ml and transferred to ICU for further care.
Nurses' Notes
Day 1:
S/p intubation, patient was given rocuronium, fentanyl and versed per radiology. Patient currently sedated. Lung crackles and bronchi. Heart regular and moderate. Pulses +1 on all extremities with +2 pitting edema. Hypoactive bowel sounds.

Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
Chest x-ray shows bilateral basilar infiltration
CBC
WBC 7.8
HGB13
K+3.9
Creatinine 2.0
BUN 60
GFR 38
BNP 1800
Troponin 1.7
ABG (Before intubation): pH7.2 CO2 76 HCO3 18

Vital Signs
Day 1
IN ER before cardiac arrest: Temperature 37.6┬░ C (99.7┬░ F)
Blood pressure 174/86 mm Hg
Heart rate 98/min
Respiratory rate 27/min
Pulse oximetry 93% on room air
After Intubation:
Temp 100.0F
Blood Pressure 87/40
HR 125/min. Sinus Tachycardia
RR: 13
Pulse Ox 100%

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