ACLS TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? correct answer: Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: correct answer: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Which type of suction catheter pro...

In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? correct answer: Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? correct answer: Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previousy ...

High quality of CPR correct answer: 100- 120 compressions/minute - Depth 2 inches (5cm) location of compressions correct answer: lower portion of the breastbone EtCO2 in relationship to capnography correct answer: Is a noninvasive technique to detect end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2 levels)...

Which two rhythms are shockable? correct answer: V-fib and pulseless V-tach How many breaths if someone has an advanced airway (intubated)? correct answer: one breath every 6 seconds What is the goal for depth of compressions? correct answer: At least 2 inches Titrate oxygen to maintain ...

This is the rhythm that the telemetry technician observed on the cardiac monitor at the central telemetry station. What is your interpretation of the rhythm on the cardiac monitor? correct answer: Sinus bradycardia Based on the primary assessment findings, what additional actions should the team...

You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best? a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP b. hold fibrinolytic therapy f...

Rate of chest compressions for adults correct answer: 100-120 compressions per minute Ratio of compressions to breaths in adults correct answer: 30:2 Rate of bag valve mask ventilation for adults in respiratory arrest correct answer: Once every 5-6 seconds or 10-12 times per minute Treat...

Chest compressions for an adult are performed: a. at a rate between 60-80 compressions b. at a rate of at least 80 compressions per minute c. at a rate between 80-100 compressions per minute d. at a rate between 100-120 compressions per minute correct answer: d. at a rate between 100-120 compr...

The sequence for BLS for an Adult or Child who is unresponsive and pulseless. correct answer: C-A-B (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing) A pulse check during the BLS survey should be performed for this length of time. correct answer: 5 to 10 seconds A likely indicator of a cardiac arrest ...

Primary Survey correct answer: ABCD A-airway B-breathing C-circulation D-defibrilation Secondary Survey correct 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...

you find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? correct answer: start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the...

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? correct answer: Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure...

2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? correct 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 ...