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ACLSWhat are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt activation of the rapid response
system? - ANS-unexplained agitation
-seizure
-symptomatic hypertension
What happens when teams rapidly assess and intervene when a patient's vital signs are
abnormal? - ANSThe number of in-hospital cardiac arrests decreases
What is the maximum amount of time you should simultaneously perform pulse and breathing
checks? - ANS10 seconds
The BLS assessment is a systematic approach to BLS for trained healthcare providers. This
approach stresses - ANSearly CPR and defibrilliation
While performing the BLS assessment, you initiate high-quality CPR and assist ventilation with
a bag-mask device. The AED does not recommend a shock.
What action in the primary assessment should you perform first? - ANSDetermine if the patient's
airway is patent
The initial assessment reveals a conscious patient. The patient's airway is patent, and an
advanced airway is not indicated.
What action in the primary assessment should you perform next? - ANSAdminister oxygen as
needed
What action is part of the secondary assessment of a conscious patient? - ANSFormulate a
differential diagnosis
What are the "H" causes of reversible cardiac arrest? - ANSHypoxia
Hypothermia
Hypovolemia
Hyperkalemia/hypokalemia
Acidosis
What are the "T" causes of reversible cardiac arrest? - ANSTension pneumothorax
Cardiac tamponade
Coronary thrombosis
Pulmonary thrombosis
Toxins
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