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[Show more]Which class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be 
adversely affected by morphine administration 
A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors 
B. Oral antiplatelet medications 
C. Beta blockers 
D. Calcium channel blockers Oral antiplatelet medications 
What is a benefi...
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Add to cartWhich class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be 
adversely affected by morphine administration 
A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors 
B. Oral antiplatelet medications 
C. Beta blockers 
D. Calcium channel blockers Oral antiplatelet medications 
What is a benefi...
Any organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity (PEA). True 
Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown wide complex tachycardia. 
True 
The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. False 
The most effective treatment for ...
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Add to cartAny organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity (PEA). True 
Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown wide complex tachycardia. 
True 
The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. False 
The most effective treatment for ...
Any organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity (PEA). True 
Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown wide complex tachycardia. 
True 
The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. False 
The most effective treatment for ...
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Add to cartAny organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity (PEA). True 
Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown wide complex tachycardia. 
True 
The aorta is the wall that separates the ventricles of the heart. False 
The most effective treatment for ...
The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? 
Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation 
Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: 
Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) 
Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning ...
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Add to cartThe BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? 
Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation 
Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: 
Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) 
Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning ...
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? 
Epinephrine 
You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has 
previousy advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming 
high-quality compr...
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Add to cartWhich intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? 
Epinephrine 
You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has 
previousy advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming 
high-quality compr...
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...
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Add to cartFor 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...
ACLS Drugs VF/VT: 
-Epinephrine 
-vasopressin 
-amiodarone 
-lidocaine 
Asystole/PEA: 
-Epinephrine 
-Vasopressin 
Bradycardia: 
-Atropine 
-Epinephrine 
Tachycardia: 
-adenosine 
-amiodarone 
Adenosine 6 mg over 1-2 seconds followed by 20 ml NS bolus. If not successful, administer 
12 mg in 1-2 ...
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Add to cartACLS Drugs VF/VT: 
-Epinephrine 
-vasopressin 
-amiodarone 
-lidocaine 
Asystole/PEA: 
-Epinephrine 
-Vasopressin 
Bradycardia: 
-Atropine 
-Epinephrine 
Tachycardia: 
-adenosine 
-amiodarone 
Adenosine 6 mg over 1-2 seconds followed by 20 ml NS bolus. If not successful, administer 
12 mg in 1-2 ...
Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but 
no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? Noncontrast CT scan of head 
Which best describes this rhythm? Monomorphic Vent Tach 
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oroph...
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Add to cartWhich of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but 
no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? Noncontrast CT scan of head 
Which best describes this rhythm? Monomorphic Vent Tach 
Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oroph...
What is the priority intervention for a patient with a narrow-complex tachycardia (160 BPM) and 
a blood pressure of 72/48 mmHg? 
A. Perform immediate synchronized cardio version 
B. Administer amiodarone, 150 mg IV over 10 minutes 
C. Perform carotid massage 
D. Administer adenosine, 6 mg via rap...
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Add to cartWhat is the priority intervention for a patient with a narrow-complex tachycardia (160 BPM) and 
a blood pressure of 72/48 mmHg? 
A. Perform immediate synchronized cardio version 
B. Administer amiodarone, 150 mg IV over 10 minutes 
C. Perform carotid massage 
D. Administer adenosine, 6 mg via rap...
A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bagvalve-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? 
Hypertension 
Esophageal inj...
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Add to cartA patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bagvalve-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? 
Hypertension 
Esophageal inj...
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 v...
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Add to cartWhat 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 v...
You are providing bag-mask ventilations to a patient in respiratory arrest. How often should you 
provide ventilations? About every 5-6 seconds 
A 45-year-old woman with a history of palpitations develops light headedness and palpitations. 
She has recieved adenosine 6 mg IV for the rhythm shown h...
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Add to cartYou are providing bag-mask ventilations to a patient in respiratory arrest. How often should you 
provide ventilations? About every 5-6 seconds 
A 45-year-old woman with a history of palpitations develops light headedness and palpitations. 
She has recieved adenosine 6 mg IV for the rhythm shown h...
What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation 
equipment? 
System 
Structure 
Process 
Patient outcome Structure 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? 
Activation of emergency response 
Defibrillation 
Advance...
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Add to cartWhat element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation 
equipment? 
System 
Structure 
Process 
Patient outcome Structure 
What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? 
Activation of emergency response 
Defibrillation 
Advance...
dentify The ECG Strip 
Second-degree atrioventricular block (Mobitz II block) 
Identify The ECG Strip 
Ventricular fibrillation 
Identify The ECG Strip 
Ventricular fibrillation 
Identify The ECG Strip
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Add to cartdentify The ECG Strip 
Second-degree atrioventricular block (Mobitz II block) 
Identify The ECG Strip 
Ventricular fibrillation 
Identify The ECG Strip 
Ventricular fibrillation 
Identify The ECG Strip
Identify the rhythm. 
3˚ AV block 
p and qrs completely separate 
Identify the rhythm. 
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) 
Identify the rhythm. 
Coarse ventricular fibrillation 
Identify the rhythm. 
Reentry supraventricualr tachycardia (SVT) 
Identify the rhythm. 
Sinus bradycardia 
Identify the...
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Add to cartIdentify the rhythm. 
3˚ AV block 
p and qrs completely separate 
Identify the rhythm. 
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) 
Identify the rhythm. 
Coarse ventricular fibrillation 
Identify the rhythm. 
Reentry supraventricualr tachycardia (SVT) 
Identify the rhythm. 
Sinus bradycardia 
Identify the...
Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
Sinus Bradycardia 
Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
Reentry supraventricular tachycardia 
Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
Second-degree AV block (Mobitz II block) 
Please...
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Add to cartPlease identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
Sinus Bradycardia 
Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
Reentry supraventricular tachycardia 
Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer. 
Second-degree AV block (Mobitz II block) 
Please...
What is a system? 
a group of interdependent components that regularly interact to form a whole 
What does healthcare delivery require? 
Structure and processes that when integrated produce a system 
What are the 4 elements of the system of care? 
structure, processes, system, and patient outcome 
W...
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Add to cartWhat is a system? 
a group of interdependent components that regularly interact to form a whole 
What does healthcare delivery require? 
Structure and processes that when integrated produce a system 
What are the 4 elements of the system of care? 
structure, processes, system, and patient outcome 
W...
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. to assess CPR quality, what should you 
do? monitor the patients PETCO2 
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden Cardiac Arrest 
who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? coronary ...
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Add to cartYour patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. to assess CPR quality, what should you 
do? monitor the patients PETCO2 
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden Cardiac Arrest 
who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? coronary ...
Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? 
Second degree type II 
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should 
you do? 
Monitor the patient's PetCO2 
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient w...
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Add to cartWhich type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? 
Second degree type II 
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should 
you do? 
Monitor the patient's PetCO2 
Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient w...
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 deterioration th...
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Add to cartAmong 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 deterioration th...
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 
Amiodar...
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Add to cartRecommended 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 
Amiodar...
in cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? after 2 
rounds of CPR/shock 
after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes 
when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? after the 3rd shock give 300 mg 
bolus of amiodarone 
if second dose is nee...
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Add to cartin cardiac arrest when do you first introduce medical intervention? which drug? after 2 
rounds of CPR/shock 
after 2nd shock give 1 mg epinephrine every 3-5 minutes 
when do you introduce amiodarone during cardiac arrest? after the 3rd shock give 300 mg 
bolus of amiodarone 
if second dose is nee...
Targeted temperature management - adults. 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F). 
Titrate inspired O2 to... the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to avoid 
complications associated with O2 toxicity. 
Mean arterial pressure goal 65 mm Hg or greater 
A team leader should be able to explain wh...
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Add to cartTargeted temperature management - adults. 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F). 
Titrate inspired O2 to... the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to avoid 
complications associated with O2 toxicity. 
Mean arterial pressure goal 65 mm Hg or greater 
A team leader should be able to explain wh...
Targeted temperature management - adults. 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F). 
Titrate inspired O2 to... the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to avoid 
complications associated with O2 toxicity. 
Mean arterial pressure goal 65 mm Hg or greater 
A team leader should be able to explain wh...
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Add to cartTargeted temperature management - adults. 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F). 
Titrate inspired O2 to... the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to avoid 
complications associated with O2 toxicity. 
Mean arterial pressure goal 65 mm Hg or greater 
A team leader should be able to explain wh...
1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? 
Second degree type II 
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should 
you do? 
Monitor the patient's PETCOS 12-lead 
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for...
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Add to cart1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? 
Second degree type II 
2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should 
you do? 
Monitor the patient's PETCOS 12-lead 
3. Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for...
reentry supraventricular tachycardia 
polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - aka torsades 
atrial fibrilation 
sinus tachycardia 
reentry supraventricular tachycardia
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Add to cartreentry supraventricular tachycardia 
polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - aka torsades 
atrial fibrilation 
sinus tachycardia 
reentry supraventricular tachycardia
reentry supraventricular tachycardia 
polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - aka torsades 
atrial fibrilation 
sinus tachycardia 
reentry supraventricular tachycardia
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Add to cartreentry supraventricular tachycardia 
polymorphic ventricular tachycardia - aka torsades 
atrial fibrilation 
sinus tachycardia 
reentry supraventricular tachycardia
Primary Survey ABCD 
A-airway 
B-breathing 
C-circulation 
D-defibrilation 
Secondary Survey 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? 1st survey,...
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Add to cartPrimary Survey ABCD 
A-airway 
B-breathing 
C-circulation 
D-defibrilation 
Secondary Survey 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? 1st survey,...
You find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response 
system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? 
start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 
you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood pressure ...
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Add to cartYou find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response 
system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? 
start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 
you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood pressure ...
When you see a suspected asystole or PEA what are the first actions that you need to take in 
order to ensure that is the rthythm you see increase gain on monitor, check leads to make 
sure none have fallen off 
Asystole/PEA CPR 2 minutes, 1 mg every 3-5 minutes, CPR 2 minutes, treat possible caus...
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Add to cartWhen you see a suspected asystole or PEA what are the first actions that you need to take in 
order to ensure that is the rthythm you see increase gain on monitor, check leads to make 
sure none have fallen off 
Asystole/PEA CPR 2 minutes, 1 mg every 3-5 minutes, CPR 2 minutes, treat possible caus...
When you see a suspected asystole or PEA what are the first actions that you need to take in 
order to ensure that is the rthythm you see increase gain on monitor, check leads to make 
sure none have fallen off 
Asystole/PEA CPR 2 minutes, 1 mg every 3-5 minutes, CPR 2 minutes, treat possible caus...
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Add to cartWhen you see a suspected asystole or PEA what are the first actions that you need to take in 
order to ensure that is the rthythm you see increase gain on monitor, check leads to make 
sure none have fallen off 
Asystole/PEA CPR 2 minutes, 1 mg every 3-5 minutes, CPR 2 minutes, treat possible caus...
what should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? 
continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging 
what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? 
safety to threat providers?
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Add to cartwhat should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? 
continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging 
what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? 
safety to threat providers?
what should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? 
continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging 
what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? 
safety to threat providers?
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continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging 
what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? 
safety to threat providers?
Representing constituent interests, setting resource ceilings, and balancing national security and 
social needs are characteristics of which institution? Congress 
Formulating national security policy, negotiating with Congress, and maintaining a balanced 
force structure are characteristics of w...
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Add to cartRepresenting constituent interests, setting resource ceilings, and balancing national security and 
social needs are characteristics of which institution? Congress 
Formulating national security policy, negotiating with Congress, and maintaining a balanced 
force structure are characteristics of w...
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