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In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - ANSWER-Hypotension 
 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - A...
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This is a good starting point for Jose (big Megacode at end): 
	 
In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - ANSWER-Hypotension 
 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - A...
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
	 
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/...
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You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/...
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-C) Second-degree type II 
 
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? - ANSWER-A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2 
 
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS...
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Add to cart1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-C) Second-degree type II 
 
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? - ANSWER-A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2 
 
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS...
in cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? - ANSWER-after 2 rounds of CPR/shock 
after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes 
 
when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-after the 3rd shock give 300 mg bolus of amiodarone 
if se...
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Add to cartin cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? - ANSWER-after 2 rounds of CPR/shock 
after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes 
 
when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-after the 3rd shock give 300 mg bolus of amiodarone 
if se...
3˚ AV block 
 	 
p and qrs completely separate - ANSWER-Identify the rhythm. 
 
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) - ANSWER-Identify the rhythm. 
 
Coarse ventricular fibrillation - ANSWER-Identify the rhythm. 
 
Reentry supraventricualr tachycardia (SVT) - ANSWER-Identify the rhythm. 
 
Sinus bra...
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p and qrs completely separate - ANSWER-Identify the rhythm. 
 
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) - ANSWER-Identify the rhythm. 
 
Coarse ventricular fibrillation - ANSWER-Identify the rhythm. 
 
Reentry supraventricualr tachycardia (SVT) - ANSWER-Identify the rhythm. 
 
Sinus bra...
Primary Survey - ANSWER-ABCD 
A-airway 
B-breathing 
C-circulation 
D-defibrilation 
 
Secondary Survey - ANSWER-IAID 
I-intabate (if resp. arrest or can't get good venitlaiton) 
A-access airway 
I-IV/IO access for Drugs 
D-differential diagnosis (H's & T's) 
 
What do you do with a non responsiv...
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Add to cartPrimary Survey - ANSWER-ABCD 
A-airway 
B-breathing 
C-circulation 
D-defibrilation 
 
Secondary Survey - ANSWER-IAID 
I-intabate (if resp. arrest or can't get good venitlaiton) 
A-access airway 
I-IV/IO access for Drugs 
D-differential diagnosis (H's & T's) 
 
What do you do with a non responsiv...
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
	 
You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a hea...
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Add to cartYou find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
	 
You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a hea...
lidocaine initial push for cardiac arrest - ANSWER-1-1.5 mg/kg IVP 
 
lidocaine further doses for cardiac arrest - ANSWER-0.5-0.75 mg/kg IVP 
 
lidocaine max dose - ANSWER-3mg/kg 
 
lidocaine post arrest infusion - ANSWER-1-4 mg/min 
 
Magnesium Sulfate for cardiac arrest involving torsades or hypom...
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Add to cartlidocaine initial push for cardiac arrest - ANSWER-1-1.5 mg/kg IVP 
 
lidocaine further doses for cardiac arrest - ANSWER-0.5-0.75 mg/kg IVP 
 
lidocaine max dose - ANSWER-3mg/kg 
 
lidocaine post arrest infusion - ANSWER-1-4 mg/min 
 
Magnesium Sulfate for cardiac arrest involving torsades or hypom...
What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? 
	 
System	 
Structure	 
Process 
Patient outcome - ANSWER-Structure 
 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? 
 
Activation of emergency response 
Defibri...
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System	 
Structure	 
Process 
Patient outcome - ANSWER-Structure 
 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? 
 
Activation of emergency response 
Defibri...
A patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42 bpm has diaphoresis and a BP of 80/60 mm Hg. What is the initial dose of atropine? - ANSWER-0.5 mg 
	 
When can you use magnesium in cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes 
 
A patient has a rapid irregular wi...
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Add to cartA patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 42 bpm has diaphoresis and a BP of 80/60 mm Hg. What is the initial dose of atropine? - ANSWER-0.5 mg 
	 
When can you use magnesium in cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-pulseless VT associated with torsades de pointes 
 
A patient has a rapid irregular wi...
Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? - ANSWER-Noncontrast CT scan of head 
 
Which best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-Monomorphic Vent Tach 
 
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appro...
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Add to cartWhich of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? - ANSWER-Noncontrast CT scan of head 
 
Which best describes this rhythm? - ANSWER-Monomorphic Vent Tach 
 
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appro...
Sinus Bradycardia - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
	 
Reentry supraventricular tachycardia - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
 
Second-degree AV block (Mobitz II block) - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting th...
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Add to cartSinus Bradycardia - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
	 
Reentry supraventricular tachycardia - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
 
Second-degree AV block (Mobitz II block) - ANSWER-Please identify the rhythm by selecting th...
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
	 
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/...
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Add to cartYou find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
	 
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/...
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
	 
You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a hea...
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Add to cartYou find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - ANSWER-Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
	 
You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a hea...
During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level of consciousness? 
			 
 
NIHSS 
AVPU model 
Mini-Mental State Exam 
Braden scale - ANSWER-AVPU model 
 
Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment? 
Select all correct options that apply. 
 
Obtain...
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Add to cartDuring a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a patient's level of consciousness? 
			 
 
NIHSS 
AVPU model 
Mini-Mental State Exam 
Braden scale - ANSWER-AVPU model 
 
Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment? 
Select all correct options that apply. 
 
Obtain...
Which are the elements of a system of care? - ANSWER-Structure, processes, system, patient outcome 
	 
What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? - ANSWER-Structure 
 
Among others, which factor has been associated with improved survival in patie...
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Add to cartWhich are the elements of a system of care? - ANSWER-Structure, processes, system, patient outcome 
	 
What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? - ANSWER-Structure 
 
Among others, which factor has been associated with improved survival in patie...
What are the H's of Cardiac Arrest? - ANSWER-Hypovolemia 
Hypoxia	 
Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis) 
Hyper/Hypokalemia 
Hypothermia 
Hypoglycemia 
 
What are the T's of Cardiac Arrest - ANSWER-Toxins (Overdose) 
Tamponade (Cardiac) 
Tension Pneumothorax 
Trauma 
Thrombosis 
 
How do you manage a V-Fib/Pul...
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Add to cartWhat are the H's of Cardiac Arrest? - ANSWER-Hypovolemia 
Hypoxia	 
Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis) 
Hyper/Hypokalemia 
Hypothermia 
Hypoglycemia 
 
What are the T's of Cardiac Arrest - ANSWER-Toxins (Overdose) 
Tamponade (Cardiac) 
Tension Pneumothorax 
Trauma 
Thrombosis 
 
How do you manage a V-Fib/Pul...
Interruptions in chest compressions are only justifiable for the following interventions - ANSWER-Rhythm/pulse checks, defibrillation, and intubation 
	 
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - ANSWER-10 seconds or less 
 
Name three reasons why excessive ventila...
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Add to cartInterruptions in chest compressions are only justifiable for the following interventions - ANSWER-Rhythm/pulse checks, defibrillation, and intubation 
	 
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - ANSWER-10 seconds or less 
 
Name three reasons why excessive ventila...
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. to assess CPR quality, what should you do? - ANSWER-monitor the patients PETCO2 
	 
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden Cardiac Arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? -...
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Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden Cardiac Arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? -...
Cardiac Arrest VF/Pulseless VT drugs--names - ANSWER-Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Amiodarone 
	 
Cardiac Arrest VF/Pulseless VT drugs--details - ANSWER-1. Epinephrine 1 mg Q 3-5 minutes 
2. Vasopressin 40 U can replace first or second dose of Epi 
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Add to cartCardiac Arrest VF/Pulseless VT drugs--names - ANSWER-Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Amiodarone 
	 
Cardiac Arrest VF/Pulseless VT drugs--details - ANSWER-1. Epinephrine 1 mg Q 3-5 minutes 
2. Vasopressin 40 U can replace first or second dose of Epi 
3. Amiodarone: first dose 300 mg bolus, second dose 150...
Lesson1: system of care. Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - ANSWER-Measurement 
	 
Lesson1: system of care.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of sys...
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Add to cartLesson1: system of care. Which quality improvement component of systems of care best describes the capture and review of data related to resuscitation education, processes, and outcomes? - ANSWER-Measurement 
	 
Lesson1: system of care.Which one of the following is an interdependent component of sys...
What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? 
	 
System	 
Structure 
Process 
Patient outcome - ANSWER-Structure 
 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? 
 
Activation of emergency response 
Defibril...
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System	 
Structure 
Process 
Patient outcome - ANSWER-Structure 
 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? 
 
Activation of emergency response 
Defibril...
Which class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be adversely affected by morphine administration 
A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors 
B. Oral antiplatelet medications 
C. Beta blockers 
D. Calcium channel blockers - ANSWER-Oral antiplatelet medications 
 
What is...
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Add to cartWhich class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be adversely affected by morphine administration 
A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors 
B. Oral antiplatelet medications 
C. Beta blockers 
D. Calcium channel blockers - ANSWER-Oral antiplatelet medications 
 
What is...
Rate of chest compressions for adults - ANSWER-100-120 compressions per minute 
	 
Ratio of compressions to breaths in adults - ANSWER-30:2 
 
Rate of bag valve mask ventilation for adults in respiratory arrest - ANSWER-Once every 5-6 seconds or 10-12 times per minute 
 
Treatments for hypotension f...
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Add to cartRate of chest compressions for adults - ANSWER-100-120 compressions per minute 
	 
Ratio of compressions to breaths in adults - ANSWER-30:2 
 
Rate of bag valve mask ventilation for adults in respiratory arrest - ANSWER-Once every 5-6 seconds or 10-12 times per minute 
 
Treatments for hypotension f...
High Performance Teams - Resuscitation Triangle - ANSWER-Compressions, AED/Monitor Defibrillator, Airway 
	 
Resuscitation Triangle: Compressions - ANSWER-Assess, 5 cycles of compressions, alternates with AED/defibrillator 
 
Resuscitation Triangle: AED/Monitor/Defibrillator - ANSWER-Brings and oper...
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Add to cartHigh Performance Teams - Resuscitation Triangle - ANSWER-Compressions, AED/Monitor Defibrillator, Airway 
	 
Resuscitation Triangle: Compressions - ANSWER-Assess, 5 cycles of compressions, alternates with AED/defibrillator 
 
Resuscitation Triangle: AED/Monitor/Defibrillator - ANSWER-Brings and oper...
12. Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? 
A Improving care for patients admitted to critical care units 
 B. Improving patient outcomes 
C. Providing diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients 
 D. Providing online consultation to EMS perso...
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Add to cart12. Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? 
A Improving care for patients admitted to critical care units 
 B. Improving patient outcomes 
C. Providing diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients 
 D. Providing online consultation to EMS perso...
You are providing bag-mask ventilations to a patient in respiratory arrest. How often should you provide ventilations? - ANSWER-About every 5-6 seconds 
 
A 45-year-old woman with a history of palpitations develops light headedness and palpitations. She has recieved adenosine 6 mg IV for the rhythm ...
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Add to cartYou are providing bag-mask ventilations to a patient in respiratory arrest. How often should you provide ventilations? - ANSWER-About every 5-6 seconds 
 
A 45-year-old woman with a history of palpitations develops light headedness and palpitations. She has recieved adenosine 6 mg IV for the rhythm ...
A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? - ANSWER-Administering epinephrine as early as possible 
	 
A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation ...
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Add to cartA patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? - ANSWER-Administering epinephrine as early as possible 
	 
A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation ...
-An adult patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse is ventilated via bag valve mask: -ANSWER- 
	 
Chest compressions for an adult are performed: -ANSWER-At a rate between 100 and 120 compressions per minute 
	 
-The ratio of compressions to breaths in adults is: -ANSWER-30:2 
 
An adult patient in...
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Add to cart-An adult patient in respiratory arrest with a pulse is ventilated via bag valve mask: -ANSWER- 
	 
Chest compressions for an adult are performed: -ANSWER-At a rate between 100 and 120 compressions per minute 
	 
-The ratio of compressions to breaths in adults is: -ANSWER-30:2 
 
An adult patient in...
Systematic approach- Unconscious patient - ANSWER-BLS assessment, primary assessment, secondary assessment 
	 
Systematic approach conscious patient - ANSWER-Primary assessment - secondary assessment 
 
Do you start CPR if you're not sure about a pulse - ANSWER-Yes exclamation unnecessary compressi...
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Add to cartSystematic approach- Unconscious patient - ANSWER-BLS assessment, primary assessment, secondary assessment 
	 
Systematic approach conscious patient - ANSWER-Primary assessment - secondary assessment 
 
Do you start CPR if you're not sure about a pulse - ANSWER-Yes exclamation unnecessary compressi...
Amiodarone 300mg - ANSWER-A patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and 1 dose of epinephrine have been given. Which drug should be given next? 
	 
Gain IV or IO access - ANSWER-You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previously adv...
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Add to cartAmiodarone 300mg - ANSWER-A patient is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Two shocks and 1 dose of epinephrine have been given. Which drug should be given next? 
	 
Gain IV or IO access - ANSWER-You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previously adv...
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? - ANSWER-A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2 
	 
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the fie...
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Add to cart2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? - ANSWER-A) Monitor the patient's PETCO2 
	 
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the fie...
What is the purpose of defibrillation - ANSWER-Stuns the heart and briefly stops all electrical activity- if the heart is still viable, its normal pacemakers may eventually resume electrical activity 
	 
What is the initial tx of VF and pulseless VT? - ANSWER-Defibrillation. CPR until defibrillator ...
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Add to cartWhat is the purpose of defibrillation - ANSWER-Stuns the heart and briefly stops all electrical activity- if the heart is still viable, its normal pacemakers may eventually resume electrical activity 
	 
What is the initial tx of VF and pulseless VT? - ANSWER-Defibrillation. CPR until defibrillator ...
What rhythm is most common following cardiac arrest in adults? - ANSWER-VF 
	 
For adult patients with ROSC, targeted temperature management is recommended. What is the goal body temperature and length of time of cooling? - ANSWER-a. Begin at 32 to 36 degrees C (89.6-96.8 F) 
 
b. For 24 hours 
 
Du...
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Add to cartWhat rhythm is most common following cardiac arrest in adults? - ANSWER-VF 
	 
For adult patients with ROSC, targeted temperature management is recommended. What is the goal body temperature and length of time of cooling? - ANSWER-a. Begin at 32 to 36 degrees C (89.6-96.8 F) 
 
b. For 24 hours 
 
Du...
common Causes of PEA that start with "H" - ANSWER-Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion, hyper/hypokalemia, hypothermia 
 
Common Causes of PEA that start with "T" - ANSWER-Tension pneumo, tamponade, thrombosis (pulmonary), thrombosis (Coronary) 
 
ST elevations - ANSWER-indicating Injury 
 
ST dep...
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Add to cartcommon Causes of PEA that start with "H" - ANSWER-Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion, hyper/hypokalemia, hypothermia 
 
Common Causes of PEA that start with "T" - ANSWER-Tension pneumo, tamponade, thrombosis (pulmonary), thrombosis (Coronary) 
 
ST elevations - ANSWER-indicating Injury 
 
ST dep...
Components of the BLS assessment - ANSWER-1. Check responsiveness 
2. Shout for help and get AED 
3. Check pulse and breathing 
4. If no pulse, start CPR 
5. If pulse, start rescue breathing 
6. Check for shockable rhythm and defibrillate as needed 
 
Interruptions in chest compressions should be li...
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Add to cartComponents of the BLS assessment - ANSWER-1. Check responsiveness 
2. Shout for help and get AED 
3. Check pulse and breathing 
4. If no pulse, start CPR 
5. If pulse, start rescue breathing 
6. Check for shockable rhythm and defibrillate as needed 
 
Interruptions in chest compressions should be li...
ROSC - ANSWER-Normal state 
 
Hypovolemia Management - ANSWER-Iv fluids 
 
Hypoxia management - ANSWER-Ventilation, oxygen 
 
Lack of electrical activity in the heart and appears as a flat line - ANSWER-Asystole 
 
Hydrogen ion (acidosis) management - ANSWER-Sodium bicarbonate 
 
hyper/hypokalemia m...
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Add to cartROSC - ANSWER-Normal state 
 
Hypovolemia Management - ANSWER-Iv fluids 
 
Hypoxia management - ANSWER-Ventilation, oxygen 
 
Lack of electrical activity in the heart and appears as a flat line - ANSWER-Asystole 
 
Hydrogen ion (acidosis) management - ANSWER-Sodium bicarbonate 
 
hyper/hypokalemia m...
A pt with STEMI has ongoing chest dicomfort. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus and heparin infusion of 1000 units/hr are being administered. The pt did not take ASA because he has a hx of gastritis, which was tx 5 years ago. What is the next action? 
	 
A. Give ASA 160 to 325 mg to chew 
B. Give clopidogr...
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A. Give ASA 160 to 325 mg to chew 
B. Give clopidogr...
Sinus bradycardia - ANSWER_ 
 
Atrial fibrillation - ANSWER_ 
 
Normal Sinus Rhythm - ANSWER_ 
 
Sinus Tachycardia - ANSWER_ 
 
Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia - ANSWER_ 
 
Coarse ventricular fibrillation - ANSWER_ 
 
Atrial Flutter - ANSWER_ 
 
Second Degree AV Block Mobitz II - ANSWER_ 
 
Reen...
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Add to cartSinus bradycardia - ANSWER_ 
 
Atrial fibrillation - ANSWER_ 
 
Normal Sinus Rhythm - ANSWER_ 
 
Sinus Tachycardia - ANSWER_ 
 
Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia - ANSWER_ 
 
Coarse ventricular fibrillation - ANSWER_ 
 
Atrial Flutter - ANSWER_ 
 
Second Degree AV Block Mobitz II - ANSWER_ 
 
Reen...
What are the 6 principles behind AHA's definition of "High-Quality CPR". (ie. What needs to be done to achieve "high-quality" CPR?) - ANSWER_High-quality CPR means: 
 
- Rate of at least 100 chest compressions/minute. 
 
- Compression depth of at least 2" in the adult victim. 
 
- Complete che...
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Add to cartWhat are the 6 principles behind AHA's definition of "High-Quality CPR". (ie. What needs to be done to achieve "high-quality" CPR?) - ANSWER_High-quality CPR means: 
 
- Rate of at least 100 chest compressions/minute. 
 
- Compression depth of at least 2" in the adult victim. 
 
- Complete che...
What are the 6 principles behind AHA's definition of "High-Quality CPR". (ie. What needs to be done to achieve "high-quality" CPR?) - ANSWER-High-quality CPR means: 
		 
- Rate of at least 100 chest compressions/minute. 
 
- Compression depth of at least 2" in the adult victim. 
 
- Complete c...
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- Rate of at least 100 chest compressions/minute. 
 
- Compression depth of at least 2" in the adult victim. 
 
- Complete c...
ACLS Drugs - ANSWER-VF/VT: 
-Epinephrine 
-vasopressin 
-amiodarone 
-lidocaine	 
 
Asystole/PEA: 
-Epinephrine 
-Vasopressin 
 
Bradycardia: 
-Atropine 
-Epinephrine 
 
Tachycardia: 
-adenosine 
-amiodarone 
 
Adenosine - ANSWER-6 mg over 1-2 seconds followed by 20 ml NS bolus. If not successful,...
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Add to cartACLS Drugs - ANSWER-VF/VT: 
-Epinephrine 
-vasopressin 
-amiodarone 
-lidocaine	 
 
Asystole/PEA: 
-Epinephrine 
-Vasopressin 
 
Bradycardia: 
-Atropine 
-Epinephrine 
 
Tachycardia: 
-adenosine 
-amiodarone 
 
Adenosine - ANSWER-6 mg over 1-2 seconds followed by 20 ml NS bolus. If not successful,...
Patient presents to ED with ACS. What are initial steps? - ANSWER-Assessment for perfusion (mental status, skin signs, chest pain, shortness of breath) 
	 
Place on cardiac monitoring. 
 
Make sure patient has IV access. 
 
What do you treat the ACS patient with? - ANSWER-Oxygen 
 
Nitroglycerin 
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Add to cartPatient presents to ED with ACS. What are initial steps? - ANSWER-Assessment for perfusion (mental status, skin signs, chest pain, shortness of breath) 
	 
Place on cardiac monitoring. 
 
Make sure patient has IV access. 
 
What do you treat the ACS patient with? - ANSWER-Oxygen 
 
Nitroglycerin 
 ...
Who Makes Up the Guidelines? - ANSWER-American Heart Association 
Two subcommittees 
 ACLS Subcommittees 
 EKG Subcommittees 
In JAMA every 2 years 
 
Whats the most common cause of death in adults? - ANSWER-Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Narrowing of small blood vessels which supplies blood and oxyg...
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Add to cartWho Makes Up the Guidelines? - ANSWER-American Heart Association 
Two subcommittees 
 ACLS Subcommittees 
 EKG Subcommittees 
In JAMA every 2 years 
 
Whats the most common cause of death in adults? - ANSWER-Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Narrowing of small blood vessels which supplies blood and oxyg...
Adenosine - ANSWER-This medication is used to treat Superventricular Tachycardia 
	 
First Dose of Adenosine is - ANSWER-6mg IV push for Super-ventricular Tachycardia 
 
2nd Dose of Adenosine - ANSWER-12mg IV push for Super ventricular tachycardia 
 
Fist Dose of Amiodarone to treat VTech or VFib is...
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Add to cartAdenosine - ANSWER-This medication is used to treat Superventricular Tachycardia 
	 
First Dose of Adenosine is - ANSWER-6mg IV push for Super-ventricular Tachycardia 
 
2nd Dose of Adenosine - ANSWER-12mg IV push for Super ventricular tachycardia 
 
Fist Dose of Amiodarone to treat VTech or VFib is...
Adenosine - ANSWER-1: SVT, wide QRS complex tachycardia 
2: Rapid 6mg bolus, second dose 12mg if needed. 
	 
Amiodarone 
(For cardiac arrest) - ANSWER-1: Cardiac Arrest: VF, pulseless VT 
2: 300mg IV/IO push, second dose 150mg IV/IO push 
 
Amiodarone 
 
(Arrhythmias- Rapid, slow, and maintenance)...
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Add to cartAdenosine - ANSWER-1: SVT, wide QRS complex tachycardia 
2: Rapid 6mg bolus, second dose 12mg if needed. 
	 
Amiodarone 
(For cardiac arrest) - ANSWER-1: Cardiac Arrest: VF, pulseless VT 
2: 300mg IV/IO push, second dose 150mg IV/IO push 
 
Amiodarone 
 
(Arrhythmias- Rapid, slow, and maintenance)...
Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? 
o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) 
o Administer a blood thinner	 
o Administer aspirin and establish I...
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Add to cartWithin the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? 
o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) 
o Administer a blood thinner	 
o Administer aspirin and establish I...
For poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat with which first line treatment? - ANSWER-Atropine 1mg IV 
(repeat to a total of 3mg IV)	 
	 
For poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat, if the first line of treatment is ineffective, what should be provided and what med should be given? - ANSWER-Transcutane...
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Add to cartFor poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat with which first line treatment? - ANSWER-Atropine 1mg IV 
(repeat to a total of 3mg IV)	 
	 
For poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat, if the first line of treatment is ineffective, what should be provided and what med should be given? - ANSWER-Transcutane...
Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - ANSWER- 
	 
What are the shockable rhythms? - ANSWER-VF and pulseless VT 
 
What are nonshockable rhythms? - ANSWER-Asystole/ PEA 
 
Reversible causes of cardiac arrest (H's) - ANSWER-Hypovolemia 
Hypothermia 
Hypo/Hyperkalemia 
Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis) 
Hypoxia 
 
R...
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Add to cartAdult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - ANSWER- 
	 
What are the shockable rhythms? - ANSWER-VF and pulseless VT 
 
What are nonshockable rhythms? - ANSWER-Asystole/ PEA 
 
Reversible causes of cardiac arrest (H's) - ANSWER-Hypovolemia 
Hypothermia 
Hypo/Hyperkalemia 
Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis) 
Hypoxia 
 
R...
Patient complains of chest pain: first step? - ANSWER--assess for perfusion 
	 
What instructions do you give your team as soon as you arrive on scene? - ANSWER-1. start IV 
2. start O2 
3. start monitoring 
 
What medications do you provide your patient with right away? - ANSWER-1. oxygen w/ nonr...
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Add to cartPatient complains of chest pain: first step? - ANSWER--assess for perfusion 
	 
What instructions do you give your team as soon as you arrive on scene? - ANSWER-1. start IV 
2. start O2 
3. start monitoring 
 
What medications do you provide your patient with right away? - ANSWER-1. oxygen w/ nonr...
pulse check should be no longer than - ANSWER-10-15s 
	 
rate of good compression - ANSWER-100-120 
	 
depth of good compression - ANSWER-2inches, no more than 2.4 
 
switch compressors every - ANSWER-2min 
 
with a perfusing rhythm squeeze bag every - ANSWER-5-6s 
 
excessive ventilation dec - ANSW...
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Add to cartpulse check should be no longer than - ANSWER-10-15s 
	 
rate of good compression - ANSWER-100-120 
	 
depth of good compression - ANSWER-2inches, no more than 2.4 
 
switch compressors every - ANSWER-2min 
 
with a perfusing rhythm squeeze bag every - ANSWER-5-6s 
 
excessive ventilation dec - ANSW...
the HR is 92/min RR is 14/min, BP is 130/86 mmhg, spo2 is 97% and atrial fibrillation is on the monitor 
	 
what additional assessment and stabilization activities should be completed ? - ANSWER-check glucose, perform validated prehospital stroke screen and stroke severity tool, provide prehospital...
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Add to cartthe HR is 92/min RR is 14/min, BP is 130/86 mmhg, spo2 is 97% and atrial fibrillation is on the monitor 
	 
what additional assessment and stabilization activities should be completed ? - ANSWER-check glucose, perform validated prehospital stroke screen and stroke severity tool, provide prehospital...
in cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? - ANSWER-after 2 rounds of CPR/shock 
after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes 
	 
when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-after the 3rd shock give 300 mg bolus of amiodarone 
if s...
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Add to cartin cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? - ANSWER-after 2 rounds of CPR/shock 
after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes 
	 
when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? - ANSWER-after the 3rd shock give 300 mg bolus of amiodarone 
if s...
if there is no advanced airway in place, what is the compression to ventilation ratio? - ANSWER-30:2 
	 
if PETCO2 is less than _____, attempt to improve CPR quality - ANSWER-10 
	 
what dose of epi should be given to patients in cardiac arrest - ANSWER-1mg every 3-5 minutes 
 
What dose of amiodaro...
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Add to cartif there is no advanced airway in place, what is the compression to ventilation ratio? - ANSWER-30:2 
	 
if PETCO2 is less than _____, attempt to improve CPR quality - ANSWER-10 
	 
what dose of epi should be given to patients in cardiac arrest - ANSWER-1mg every 3-5 minutes 
 
What dose of amiodaro...
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