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CPR/RQI EXAM GUIDE (ALREADY VERIFIED) What is the correct order of steps in the In-Hospital Chain of Survival for adults? 1. Early Recognition and Prevention 2. Activation of Emergency Response 3. High-Quality CPR 4. Defibrillation 5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care 6. Recovery What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and assessment? -Verify scene safety -Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse -Check for responsiveness -Activate the emergency response system and...

ACLS Megacode A 40 year old man arrives at the ER accompanied by his family. He is complaining of palpitations after working outside for several hours. The assessment is as follows: SKIN: Hydrated, pale, warm and dry CVS: Strong peripheral pulses and a BP of 125/80 CNS: Fully intact RESP: RR is 22, no resp. difficulties, lungs CTA You place o2 at 2L by NC on the patient and start an IV. The monitor shows a narrow complex SVT (160). What is your next intervention? attempt vagal maneuv...

ACLS quiz Which are the elements of a system of care? Structure, processes, system, patient outcome What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? Structure Among others, which factor has been associated with improved survival in patients with cardiac arrest? Immediate high- quality CPR What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? Activation of emergency response What are signs of clinical de...

ACLS: FINAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? C) Second-degree type II 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? 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 the field? D) Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center 4. Which of the fol...

RQI 2025 ACLS Healthcare Provider Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, and circul...

ACLS Drugs dosages & uses For poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat with which first line treatment? Atropine 1mg IV (repeat to a total of 3mg IV) For poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat, if the first line of treatment is ineffective, what should be provided and what med should be given? Transcutaneous pacing Dopamine 5-20mcg/kg/minute infusion OR Epinephrine 2-10mcg/min infusion What is the first line drug for acute stable bradycardia and how do you administer it? Atropine given a...

HeartCode BLS (American Heart Association) You are a member of the emergency response team for your hospital and are called to a code blue. You arrive to find one of your colleagues leading a resuscitation attempt to an elderly patient. You notice that the person performing chest compressions seems to be tiring, and the compression rate is slowing. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR? A. Never switch rescuers, and maintain current roles B. Switch rescuers at 5 minute inter...

ACLS Review Questions What is the primary purpose of the CPR coach on a resuscitation team? increasing CPR quality What is the most common type of stroke? Is chemic stroke What is a contraindication to the administration of aspirin for the management of a pt with acute coronary syndromes? recent gastrointestinal bleeding What blood component is acted upon by aspirin administration during the management of a pt with ACS? platelets What is the most appropriate destination for pts with...

AHA ACLS ALREADY VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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? Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? Obtaining a 12 lead ...

RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL-TELEMETRY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (DETAILED ANSWERS) |GRADED A+ You are to obtain informed consent for a Spanish-speaking patient scheduled for surgery. You do not speak Spanish and are having difficulty communicating with your patient. Which of the following resources would be most appropriate to utilize in order to obtain consent? The hospitals language interpreter You're reviewing the discharge medication list of a patient diagnosed with gastri...