Question

you administer a 1 mg bolus of atropine, which is ineffective. you prepare to initiate transcutaneous pacing. what steps should be followed to start pacing? select all that apply set the demand rate set the current (milliamperes) turn the pacer on attach pacing electrodes on the chest according to package instructions ideally, administer a sedative and analgesic for conscious patients charge the defibrillator to 150 j

Explanation:

To start transcutaneous pacing, first, attach pacing electrodes on the chest as per package instructions. Then turn the pacer on. Set the demand rate and the current (milliamperes). For conscious patients, it is ideal to administer a sedative and analgesic. Charging a defibrillator to 150 J is not a step in starting transcutaneous pacing.

Answer:

Set the demand rate
Set the current (milliamperes)
Turn the pacer on
Attach pacing electrodes on the chest according to package instructions
Ideally, administer a sedative and analgesic for conscious patients