ALS/ACLS - Team Response Scenario - Theresa Coleman [2022] COMPLETE SOLUTION Review the rhythm shown here and then decide how Dr. Ruiz should direct the team's immediate next actions. - What a re the team's appropriate next actions? After 2 minutes of CPR, the rhythm remains the same. What interven...
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ALS/ACLS - Team Response Scenario - Theresa Coleman
[2022] COMPLETE SOLUTION
Review the rhythm shown here and then decide how Dr. Ruiz should direct the team's immediate
next actions. Correct Answer: 1. "Kirron, please continue compressions."
2. "Charmar, please charge the defibrillator."
What are the team's appropriate next actions? Correct Answer: 1. Provide 2 minutes of CPR.
2. Obtain vascular access.
After 2 minutes of CPR, the rhythm remains the same. What interventions are appropriate at this
time? Correct Answer: 1. Epinephrine
2. CPR
3. Shock
What is the correct dose of epinephrine to give? Correct Answer: 1 mg, repeated every 3 to 5
minutes
At the third rhythm check, the rhythm remains the same. Which actions are appropriate at this
time? Correct Answer: 1. Resume compressions
2. Deliver a third shock.
3. Administer amiodarone.
What is the correct initial dose of amiodarone to give? Correct Answer: 1. First dose: 300mg by
IV bolus
2. Second dose: 150mg if needed
In searching for Hs and Ts, which of the following diagnostic tests would be appropriate to order
at this time? Correct Answer: 1. Arterial Blood gases
2. Serum electrolyte panel
Based on the rhythm shown on the monitor, what is the appropriate next action? Correct Answer:
Check for a pulse.
What are the team's appropriate next actions? Correct Answer: 1. Provide 2 minutes of CPR.
2. Administer epinephrine.
3. Continue searching for reversible causes.
What should the team do next? Correct Answer: Assess and support the patient's airway,
breathing and circulation.
How should Dr. Ruiz direct the team's immediate next actions? Correct Answer: 1. "Jerry,
please update me on Mrs. Coleman's vitals."
2. "Charmar, please get a 12-lead ECG."
3. "Sandra, please draw blood for labs."
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