Your pt is not responsive and is not breathing. You can palpate a carotid pulse. Which action next? - ANSWER_Start rescue breathing
You arrive on scene to find CPR in progress. Nursing staff report pt was recovering from PE and suddenly collapsed. Two shocks have been given, and IV in place. Wha...
ACLS precourse self assessment - Practical Application Exam Questions and Answers 100%S0LVED How does complete recoil contribute to effective CPR? - ANSWER_Allows maximum blood return to the heart
Your pt is not responsive and is not breathing. You can palpate a carotid pulse. Which action next? - ANSWER_Start rescue breathing
You arrive on scene to find CPR in progress. Nursing staff report pt was recovering from
PE and suddenly collapsed. Two shocks have been given, and IV in place. What do you
admin now? - ANSWER_Epi 1 mg IV
CPR in progress. On next rhythm check, you see the rhythm shown (sinus brady). Team says pt was well but reported chest discomfort the collapsed. No pulse or respirations. Bag is producing chest rise, IV in place. Which intervention next? - ANSWER_Epi 1 mg
Fine v-fib is present on monitor after initation of CPR and 1 shock. A second shock is given and chest compression resume. IV in place but no drugs have been given. Next intervention? - ANSWER_Epi 1 mg
Which intervention is most important in reducing pts in hospital and 30-day mortality rate for STEMI? - ANSWER_Reperfusion therapy
A 45 year old woman with hx palpitations develops light headedness and palpitations. She received adenosine 6mg putting her in SVT, without cardioversion of the rhythm. She is extremely apprehensive. BP 128/70. Next intervention? - ANSWER_admin adenosine 12 mg IV (pg. 79)
Action after providing AED shock? - ANSWER_resume compressions
Which action is likely to cause air to enter victim's stomach (gastric inflation) during bagging? - ANSWER_ventilating too quickly
How often should you provide bag mask ventilations? - ANSWER_Q 6 Seconds
How often should you switch chest compressions to avoid fatigue? - ANSWER_Q 2 minutes
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