American Red Cross-ACLS- Final Exam
*Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
What is the first medication you should administer for a patient in cardiac arrest due to a
suspected STEMI?
Aspirin, as it helps prevent further clotting and improves outcomes.
What is the recommended compression depth for adu...
American Red Cross-ACLS- Final Exam
*Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
What is the first medication you should administer for a patient in cardiac arrest due to a
suspected STEMI?
Aspirin, as it helps prevent further clotting and improves outcomes.
What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR during ACLS?
At least 2 inches deep, allowing for full chest recoil between compressions.
What is the primary purpose of advanced airway management in ACLS?
To ensure effective ventilation and oxygenation of the patient during resuscitation efforts.
How often should you switch providers during CPR to avoid fatigue?
Every 2 minutes or after 5 cycles of compressions.
What is the most critical first step when you suspect someone is having a stroke?
Perform a rapid assessment using the FAST method and call for emergency medical services
immediately.
What is the significance of the "C" in the CAB sequence of CPR?
It emphasizes the importance of starting chest compressions before airway management and
breathing.
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, What is the appropriate drug dosage for adult epinephrine during cardiac arrest?
1 mg (10 mL of a 1:10,000 solution) administered every 3-5 minutes during resuscitation.
What should be done if a patient is in ventricular fibrillation (VF) and remains unresponsive to
defibrillation?
Continue CPR and administer epinephrine, followed by a second shock if indicated.
What is the recommended ventilation rate for a patient with an advanced airway in place?
1 breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths per minute).
How do you differentiate between a STEMI and a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
(NSTEMI) on an ECG?
STEMI shows ST-segment elevation, while NSTEMI shows ST-segment depression or T-
wave inversion.
What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing symptomatic bradycardia?
Administer atropine 0.5 mg IV, repeated every 3-5 minutes, up to a total of 3 mg if necessary.
What role does the defibrillator play in the management of a patient in cardiac arrest?
It delivers an electrical shock to reset the heart's electrical activity and restore a normal
rhythm.
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