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PDC Pretest 2021 Questions AndAnswers
How is refractory V-Fib/Pulseless VTach defined? -
correct answer Persistent VFib/VTach with no transient
interruption after 3 defibrillations
Where are the initial pads placed on cardiac arrest pts? -
correct answer Anterior/Posterior
What is the adult dose for electrical therapy?(VFib/VTach)
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correct answer 360j x 3, prn 2 min
What is the pediatric dose for electrical
therapy?(VFib/VTach) -
correct answer 4j/kg x 3, prn 2 min
Increase to 10j/kg, prn 2 min
COVID19 Med Alert criteria (Red) -
correct answer *Any 1 from this category
Has the pt tested positive or currently pending results?
Is the pt under investigation or isolation by health care
provider?
Has the pt been in contact with someone
sick/positive/investigated or isolated?
,PDC Pretest 2021 Questions And
Answers
COVID19 Med Alert criteria (Blue) -
correct answer *Any 2 from this category
Temp > 100.0F
Cough
Diff breath/SOB
Flu like symptoms
Altered sense of smell/taste within 14 days
Which procedures require you to don your 3M half mask?
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correct answer BVM Ventilations
Intubation/I-gel
CPR
Airway suctioning
Med alert pt will be treated per protocol EXCEPT for? -
correct answer DO NOT administer albuterol
DO NOT utilize CPAP unless HEPA device is on
DO NOT administer NS unless the pt is hypotensive
*titrate to 100 systolic
What is the med alert treatment of bronchospasm
confirmed by capnography? -
correct answer Epi 1:1,000 0.3mg IM, 2x prn 5min
,PDC Pretest 2021 Questions And
Answers
Mag 2g in 50ml NS(15gtt set-1.25gtts/min)
What is the COVID19 update on administering NS in
Sepsis pt? -
correct answer NS will be limited to the lowest volume
necessary to maintain a systolic pressure of 100mm Hg.
The primary goal of any airway or respiratory emergency
is to maintain: -
correct answer Ventilation
Oxygenation
Perfusion
What equipment must be prepared before DSI is initiated?
-
correct answer Suction must be turned on and within
reach for entire procedure.
Pt must be on cardiac monitor with BP/SpO2/EtCO2
How long does the pre-oxygenation period last during
DSI? What is the SpO2 level required? -
correct answer 3 minutes; 93%
, PDC Pretest 2021 Questions And
Answers
What is the adult medication and dose used to
premedicate for DSI? -
correct answer Ketamine
Dilute 200mg in 50mL NS with 60 gtt set wide open
May repeat 1x for induction
Etomidate *if Ketamine is contraindicated
30mg or 0.3mg/kg IV/IO over 30-60 sec
May repeat 1x
What is the pediatric med and dose used to premedicate
for DSI? -
correct answer Ketamine
Dilute 2mg/kg in 50mL NS with 60 get set wide open
May repeat 1x
How do you position a pt for DSI? -
correct answer Align ear to sternal notch and face parallel
with ceiling
Modified jaw thrust if spinal injury is suspected
Elevate head of bed 15-30 degrees
What equipment is required during pre-oxygenation of
DSI pts? -
correct answer Nasal Cannula @ 15lpm
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