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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 in the unresponsive patient. correct answer: Agonal gasps After discovering an unresponsive patient, what is the next step in the assessment and management of this patient? correct answer: Check ...

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 compressions per minute The ratio of compressions to breaths in adults is: a. 15:1 b. 10:2 c. 20:2 d. 30:2 correct answer: d. 30:2 *No matter how many rescuers are available (in adults), the corre...

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 for 24 hours c. order an echo before fibrinolytic administration d. wait for MRI result correct answer: a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP For STEMI pt, maximum goal time for ED door-to-balloon-i...

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 take? correct answer: Adjust supplemental oxygen Ensure vascular access and administer atropine (1 mg IV/IO). Three minutes after the initial dose of atropine is administered, Mr. Hernandez's h...

Role of Team Leader correct answer: -Organizes the group -monitors individual performance of TMs -Backs up TMs -models excellent team behavior -trains/coaches -facilitates understanding -focuses on comprehensive pt care Role of Team Members correct answer: -clear about role assignments -prepared to fulfill their role responsibilities -well practiced in resuscitation skills -knowledgeable about the algorithm -committed to success Compressions correct answer: 30:2 At least...

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 a non responsive patient? correct answer: 1st survey, then second survey Med Administration correct answer: -IV access: large bore 18 g -Site: AC -always flush after med admin What do you d...

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 Treatments for hypotension following cardiac arrest correct answer: IV dopamine infusion, IV epinephrine infusion IV Ringer's lactate, IV normal saline *The leader in team resuscitation must be abl...

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 a saturation of correct answer: 94% or greater When would atropine be contraindicated with bradycardia? correct answer: If someone has had a heart transplant, their vagas nerve would have been cu...

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) Complications related to using a BVM correct answer: - Decreased cardiac output - Barotrauma - volutrauma - Gastric insuflaction Cardiac Monitoring - Lead placement correct answer: Green e...