ACLS Practical Application - Section 3 of 3 in Pre-Course Assessment Exam Questions and Answers With Complete Solutions!!
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After initiation of CPR and 1 shock for ventricular fibrillation, this rhythm is present on the rhythm check (vfib shown). A second shock is given, and chest compressions are resumed immediately. An IV is in place, and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible chest rise...
ACLS Practical Application - Section 3 of
3 in Pre-Course Assessment Exam Questions and Answers With Complete Solutions!!
A patient has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During post-ROSC treatment, the patient becomes unresponsive, with the rhythm shown here (VT shown). Which action is indicated next? - ANSWER_Give an immediate unsynchronized high-energy shock (defibrillation dose)
After initiation of CPR and 1 shock for ventricular fibrillation, this rhythm is present on the rhythm check (vfib shown). A second shock is given, and chest compressions are resumed immediately. An IV is in place, and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible chest rise. What is your next action? - ANSWER_Give epinephrine 1mg IV/IO
What action should you take immediately after providing an AED shock? - ANSWER_Resume chest compressions
What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - ANSWER_100 - 120 compressions per minute
A patient's 12-lead ECG is transmitted by paramedics and shows a STEMI. When the patient arrives in the emergency department, the rhythm shown here is seen on the cardiac monitor (sinus rhythm 92 w/ STEMI). The patient has a moderate resolution of chest pain (5/10) after 3 doses of sublingual nitroglycerin. Blood pressure is 104/70 mm Hg. Which intervention is most important in reducing this patient's in-hospital and 30-
day mortality rate? - ANSWER_Reperfusion therapy (restoring the blood flow using fibrinolytics and thrombolytics in a process called thrombolysis)
A 35-year old woman presents with a chief complaint of palpitations. She has no chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or light-headedness. Her blood pressure is 120/78 mm Hg. (SVT @ 175 bpm is shown on the cardiac monitor). Which intervention is indicated first? - ANSWER_Vagal maneuvers
A patient becomes unresponsive. You are UNCERTAIN (key word) if a faint pulse is present. The rhythm shown here (sinus bradycardia irregular rhythm) is seen on the cardiac monitor. An IV is in place. What action do you take next? - ANSWER_Start high-quality CPR
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