The nurse is providing CPR to a patient after a cardio respiratory arrest. Which of the following in its assessment finding indicates that the patient has been successfully resuscitated? mcq given below:
Q. The nurse is providing CPR to a patient after a cardio respiratory arrest. Which of the following in its assessment finding indicates that the patient has been successfully resuscitated?
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❤️ CPR & Successful Resuscitation
Let’s understand this step by step in a very simple way.
What is CPR?
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is done when a person’s heart and breathing stop.
👉 The goal is to restart blood circulation and oxygen supply to vital organs.
How do we know CPR is successful?
The most important sign is that the heart has started pumping again.
✅ Correct Answer: (c) Palpable carotid pulse
Why carotid pulse?
If you can feel a pulse in the carotid artery (neck), it means:
- Heart is beating again
- Blood circulation has returned
- CPR is successful
👉 This is the earliest and most reliable sign.
Why other options are not correct?
- (a) Positive Babinski’s reflex → ❌ Indicates neurological issue, not CPR success
- (b) Response to pain stimuli → ❌ Comes later, not immediate sign
- (d) Pupils equal and react to light → ❌ Good neurological sign but not first indicator
Simple Exam Trick:
CPR success → Heart working → Pulse present
📌 Note: In emergencies, checking the carotid pulse is the quickest way to confirm return of circulation.
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