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CHAPTER 37: EMERGENCY CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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CHAPTER 37: EMERGENCY CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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CHAPTER 37: EMERGENCYCARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) - ANSWER -leading cause of death in the US
-23% present with pulseless ventricular rhythm
-resuscitation is dependent on immediate CPR and delivery of shock
How deep should chest compressions be in an adult - ANSWER minimum of 2 inches
What is the rate of compressions for an adult - ANSWER 100-120
How long to check for a pulse - ANSWER 10 seconds
Where to feel for pulse? - ANSWER Carotid- adults and kids older than a year
Infant- brachial artery
rate of ventilation of an adult? - ANSWER 8 to 10 breaths/min (6 seconds)
Compression to ventilation ratio for adults? - ANSWER 30 to 2
Where on the chest should you place your hands for compressions? - ANSWER middle of the nipple line
how long can compressions cease for? - ANSWER no more than 5 seconds
Compression rate and depth for infants? - ANSWER at least 100 compression/min, 1.5 or 1/3rd of the
chest
, when to start compressions on a neonate? - ANSWER if heart rate is less than 60 beats/min
neonate ration - ANSWER 3:1, 90 compression's and 30 breaths per minute
Near-drowning - ANSWER ABC approach instead of CAP bc of hypoxemia
Exhaled air has _____ oxygen - ANSWER 16%
When to stop rescue attempts - ANSWER advanced life support is available
spontaneous pulse and breathing
physician announces them dead
most common initial cardiac rhythm with SCA - ANSWER V-Fib
treatment for VF - ANSWER electrical defibrillation
Hazards and complications - ANSWER neck or spine injuries can be aggravated
gastric inflation
vomiting
internal trauma
advancement of foreign objects in UA
contraindications of CPR - ANSWER patient is biologically dead (rigor mortis)
DNR
advanced directive specially requests CPR isnt initiated
successful removal of obstructing body is indicated by: - ANSWER -clear breathing and ability to speak
-return of consciousness
-return of normal color
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