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What is the recommended compression depth for adults and children? 2 inches What is the recommended compression depth for infants? 1 1/2 inches

ACLS MUST KNOW Updated (2022/2023) Revisions What is the recommended compression depth for adults and children? 2 inches What is the recommended compression depth for infants? 1 1/2 inches What can result if a patient is ventilated too quickly? hyperventilation -> excessive intrathoracic pressure and gastric inflation -> decreased venous return -> decreased coronary and cerebral perfusion pressures -> diminished cardiac output -> decreased rates of survival What two cardiac ar...

What is the recommended compression depth for adults and children? 2 inches What is the recommended compression depth for infants? 1 1/2 inches What can result if a patient is ventilated too quickly? hyperventilation -> excessive intrathoracic pressure and gastric inflation -> decreased venous return -> decreased coronary and cerebral perfusion pressures -> diminished cardiac output -> decreased rates of survival What two cardiac arrest rhythms are shockabl...

What is the recommended compression depth for adults and children? 2 inches What is the recommended compression depth for infants? 1 1/2 inches What can result if a patient is ventilated too quickly? hyperventilation -> excessive intrathoracic pressure and gastric inflation -> decreased venous return -> decreased coronary and cerebral perfusion pressures -> diminished cardiac output -> decreased rates of survival What two cardiac arrest rhythms are shockable? VF and pVT ...

ACLS MUST KNOW Updated with 2023 Revisions

ACLS MUST KNOW Updated (2024/2025) Revisions

ACLS MUST KNOW Updated (2024/2025) Revisions

Recommended time window after symptom onset for early fibrinolytic therapy or PCI with STEMI - 12 HOURS Goal for PCI with symptomatic ischemia in STEMI - When to administer first dose of epi with shockable rhythm - between second and third shock How much and how often epi - 1 mg q 3-5 minutes Amiodarone first and second dose amounts - 300/150 Lidocaine first and second dose amounts - 1-1.5 mg/kg then 0.5-0.75 mg/kg H's and T's - 5 H's H ypoxia H ypovolemia H ydrog...

Can a patient successfully sue a doctor if there is no physician-patient relationship? – ANSWER No If there is no prior physician-patient relationship, are you legally obliged to respond to a call from a patient for treatment? – ANSWER No Does being on call give rise to a physician-patient relationship? – ANSWER No How can one terminate a physician-patient relationship, without abandonment if there is ongoing treatment? – ANSWER 30 days written notice; must provide fo...

140 MUST KNOW NCLEX MEDS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS UPDATED 2024/2025 Alteplase (t-PA) class: thrombolytics Indication: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines Action: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found Nursing Considerations: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) class: lipid-lowering agent Indication: management of high cholesterol (hyperch...