ALS ACLS Team Response Scenario Javier Hernandez Questions And Answers
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ALS ACLS
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ALS ACLS
When a patient is in cardiac arrest, it is important to consider reversible
underlying causes. What underlying causes should the team consider?
~ 1. Hypovolemia
2. Hypoxia
3. Hypothermia
4. acidosis
5. potassium imbalance
6. toxins
7. cardiac tamponade
8. tension pneumothorax
9. pulmon...
What is the appropriate next action for the team to take at this time?
✓~ Check for responsiveness, breathing and a pulse.
Mr. Hernandez is found to be unresponsive, with no pulse and no breathing.
What is the appropriate next intervention?
✓~ Begin CPR and administer one shock.
After one shock and 2 minutes of CPR, the rhythm check reveals no change in
the rhythm. What is the appropriate next intervention?
✓~ Resume CPR, administer one shock and administer epinephrine.
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