ACLS TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

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 compr...

Targeted temperature management - adults. correct answer: 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F). Titrate inspired O2 to... correct answer: the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to avoid complications associated with O2 toxicity. Mean arterial pressure goal correct answer: 65 mm Hg o...

The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? correct answer: Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: correct answer: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Which type of suction catheter pro...

A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? Select the correct answer to t...

BEST PLAYLIST I'VE FOUND FOR ALL HEART.ORG ACLS CODES! correct answer: This is a good starting point for Jose (big Megacode at end): In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? correct answer: Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in...

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? correct answer: 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 an...

2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? correct answer: 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 ...

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 f...

orophargneal airway indications correct answer: - maintain open airway in unresponsive pt - maintain airway in pt with no gag reflex -bite block oropharyngeal airway contraindications correct answer: responsive patient -does not protect against aspiration -does not eliminate need for...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 Treat...