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1. Establish unresponsiveness - Answer-In Cardiac arrest, the pulse cannot be felt, the patient is unresponsive, and respirations are absent or agonal. The arrest rhythms include: - Answer-Asystole Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) Ventricular Fibrillation Pulseless Ventricular Tachyca...
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Add to cart1. Establish unresponsiveness - Answer-In Cardiac arrest, the pulse cannot be felt, the patient is unresponsive, and respirations are absent or agonal. The arrest rhythms include: - Answer-Asystole Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) Ventricular Fibrillation Pulseless Ventricular Tachyca...
You respond to the scene and find a patient in cardiac arrest. The first shock from the AED should be delivered: a. Within 60 seconds after arriving at the patient's side b. Following five cycles of CPR c. After delivering two ventilations by bag valve mask d. Following five minutes of CPR ...
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Add to cartYou respond to the scene and find a patient in cardiac arrest. The first shock from the AED should be delivered: a. Within 60 seconds after arriving at the patient's side b. Following five cycles of CPR c. After delivering two ventilations by bag valve mask d. Following five minutes of CPR ...
What is meant by cardiac arrest and how is it caused? - Answer-Cardiac arrest is caused when the heart's electrical system malfunctions. Sudden cardiac arrest is the unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness. This is caused by abnormal or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)...
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Add to cartWhat is meant by cardiac arrest and how is it caused? - Answer-Cardiac arrest is caused when the heart's electrical system malfunctions. Sudden cardiac arrest is the unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness. This is caused by abnormal or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)...
Systemic Approach - Answer-1. Initial impression a. unconscious or conscious patient (appearance) o Unconscious patient- BLS assessment o Conscious patient- primary assessment and secondary assessment. **Scene safety first, then...initial impression. Provider visually checks while approaching pt...
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Add to cartSystemic Approach - Answer-1. Initial impression a. unconscious or conscious patient (appearance) o Unconscious patient- BLS assessment o Conscious patient- primary assessment and secondary assessment. **Scene safety first, then...initial impression. Provider visually checks while approaching pt...
require CPR - Answer-V-fib and pVT (pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia) both require ______________ until a defibrillator is available to deliver unsynchronized shocks 1. Asystole 2. PEA - Answer-What are 2 non-shockable rhythms? 1. V-fib 2. Pulseless Ventricular tachycardia (pVT) - Answer-wh...
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Add to cartrequire CPR - Answer-V-fib and pVT (pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia) both require ______________ until a defibrillator is available to deliver unsynchronized shocks 1. Asystole 2. PEA - Answer-What are 2 non-shockable rhythms? 1. V-fib 2. Pulseless Ventricular tachycardia (pVT) - Answer-wh...
Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival - Answer-Surveillance and prevention Recognition of a cardiac emergency and activation of the emergency response system Early CPR to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing and to help delay brain damage and death Early defibrillation to help restore an ef...
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Add to cartAdult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival - Answer-Surveillance and prevention Recognition of a cardiac emergency and activation of the emergency response system Early CPR to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing and to help delay brain damage and death Early defibrillation to help restore an ef...
You are part of the response team for a MCI on the interstate. Your patient is a 12 year old male who has been ejected, has massive head injuries and appears to be in cardiac arrest. This patient is a good candidate for the cardiac arrest standing order. - Answer-False, she was in a major trauma ...
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Add to cartYou are part of the response team for a MCI on the interstate. Your patient is a 12 year old male who has been ejected, has massive head injuries and appears to be in cardiac arrest. This patient is a good candidate for the cardiac arrest standing order. - Answer-False, she was in a major trauma ...
Phase I - what first happens? - Answer-1. person collapses 2. possible cardiac arrest 3. assess responsiveness What to do if unresponsive? - Answer-1. activate emergency response system (911) 2. call for defibrillator 3. stay at bedside - don't leave! 4. use phone dial emergency 5. screa...
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Add to cartPhase I - what first happens? - Answer-1. person collapses 2. possible cardiac arrest 3. assess responsiveness What to do if unresponsive? - Answer-1. activate emergency response system (911) 2. call for defibrillator 3. stay at bedside - don't leave! 4. use phone dial emergency 5. screa...
1. Describe the blood flow through the heart, including the chambers, pulmonary circulation, and valves. p. 630 - Answer-1. deoxygenated blood goes through Super and Inferior Vena Cava 2. Deoxygenated blood fills up Right Atrium 3. Tricuspid Valve opens 4. Deoxygenated blood fills up Right Ventri...
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Add to cart1. Describe the blood flow through the heart, including the chambers, pulmonary circulation, and valves. p. 630 - Answer-1. deoxygenated blood goes through Super and Inferior Vena Cava 2. Deoxygenated blood fills up Right Atrium 3. Tricuspid Valve opens 4. Deoxygenated blood fills up Right Ventri...
What components are considered in basic life support? - Answer-circulation airway breathing What are the medications used to treat cardiac arrest? - Answer-epinephrine vasopressin amiodarone lidocaine magnesium What are the effects of epinephrine? - Answer-potent vasoconstriction and abi...
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Add to cartWhat components are considered in basic life support? - Answer-circulation airway breathing What are the medications used to treat cardiac arrest? - Answer-epinephrine vasopressin amiodarone lidocaine magnesium What are the effects of epinephrine? - Answer-potent vasoconstriction and abi...
A 77-year-old woman has experienced a cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor reveals asystole. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is ongoing. Which of the following is the most important action to take at this time? - Answer-A: Establish vascular access and administer epinephrine R: Asystole i...
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Add to cartA 77-year-old woman has experienced a cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor reveals asystole. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is ongoing. Which of the following is the most important action to take at this time? - Answer-A: Establish vascular access and administer epinephrine R: Asystole i...
What is sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-"[Sudden] cardiac arrest is the sudden cessation of cardiac activity so that the victim becomes unresponsive, with no normal breathing and no signs of circulation. If corrective measures are not taken rapidly, this condition progresses to sudden death. Card...
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Add to cartWhat is sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-"[Sudden] cardiac arrest is the sudden cessation of cardiac activity so that the victim becomes unresponsive, with no normal breathing and no signs of circulation. If corrective measures are not taken rapidly, this condition progresses to sudden death. Card...
What is a sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-The sudden, unexpected, loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. What causes a sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-A sudden cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts its pumping action. Can a heart attack...
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Add to cartWhat is a sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-The sudden, unexpected, loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. What causes a sudden cardiac arrest? - Answer-A sudden cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts its pumping action. Can a heart attack...
A patient in cardiac arrest experiences return of spontaneous circulation. As part of post-cardiac arrest care, the patient is receiving mechanical ventilation at an initial rate of 10 breaths/min and a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) of 0.30. Which finding(s) would indicate the need for change i...
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Add to cartA patient in cardiac arrest experiences return of spontaneous circulation. As part of post-cardiac arrest care, the patient is receiving mechanical ventilation at an initial rate of 10 breaths/min and a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) of 0.30. Which finding(s) would indicate the need for change i...
Heart attack care what should we consider? - Answer-Consider the position of the casualty (semi-sitting) Some heart attacks show unspecific symptoms e.g. a posterior infarction/heart attack patient may only have untypical stomach pain instead of classic chest pain PA for medically qualified person...
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Add to cartHeart attack care what should we consider? - Answer-Consider the position of the casualty (semi-sitting) Some heart attacks show unspecific symptoms e.g. a posterior infarction/heart attack patient may only have untypical stomach pain instead of classic chest pain PA for medically qualified person...
Critical Thinking - Answer-Thinking clearly and rationally to identify the connection between information and actions. Problem Solving - Answer-The ability to use readily available resources to find solutions to challenging situations or issues that arise. Closed-Loop Communication - Answer-a ...
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Add to cartCritical Thinking - Answer-Thinking clearly and rationally to identify the connection between information and actions. Problem Solving - Answer-The ability to use readily available resources to find solutions to challenging situations or issues that arise. Closed-Loop Communication - Answer-a ...
Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patients PETCO2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Check the patients pulse D. Obtain a chest X-Ray - Answer-A. Monitor the patients PETCO2 Which facility is the most appropriate EMS...
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Add to cartYour patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patients PETCO2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Check the patients pulse D. Obtain a chest X-Ray - Answer-A. Monitor the patients PETCO2 Which facility is the most appropriate EMS...
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible. - Answer-True what are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest? - Answer-They can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest Which o...
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Add to cartWhen a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible. - Answer-True what are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest? - Answer-They can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest Which o...
Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem (heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly) Heart attack is a circulation problem (blockage) - Answer-What is the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack? Hypovolemia Hypoxia Hyper/hypokalemia Hydrogen Hypothermia Toxins Tension pn...
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Add to cartCardiac arrest is an electrical problem (heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly) Heart attack is a circulation problem (blockage) - Answer-What is the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack? Hypovolemia Hypoxia Hyper/hypokalemia Hydrogen Hypothermia Toxins Tension pn...
A post cardiac arrest patient who experienced in-hospital cardiac arrest is unable to follow verbal commands. Which interventions would be appropriate for this patient? - Answer-Implement Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) Obtain brain imaging Establish EEG monitoring What initial inter...
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Add to cartA post cardiac arrest patient who experienced in-hospital cardiac arrest is unable to follow verbal commands. Which interventions would be appropriate for this patient? - Answer-Implement Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) Obtain brain imaging Establish EEG monitoring What initial inter...
You perform a rapid assessment and determine that your patient is experiencing cardiac arrest. On the basis of your assessment findings, you begin CPR to improve the patient's chances of survival. Which term refers to clearly and rationally identifying the connection between information and actio...
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Add to cartYou perform a rapid assessment and determine that your patient is experiencing cardiac arrest. On the basis of your assessment findings, you begin CPR to improve the patient's chances of survival. Which term refers to clearly and rationally identifying the connection between information and actio...
How does the impedance threshold device (ITD)work? a.) Creates a negative pressure in the chest cavity b.) Creates a positive pressure in the chest cavity c.) Removes the need for intubation d.) Provides positive pressure ventilations - Answer-Creates a negative pressure in the chest cavity - Th...
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Add to cartHow does the impedance threshold device (ITD)work? a.) Creates a negative pressure in the chest cavity b.) Creates a positive pressure in the chest cavity c.) Removes the need for intubation d.) Provides positive pressure ventilations - Answer-Creates a negative pressure in the chest cavity - Th...
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? A) healthcare clinics B)Homes C)Recreational facilities D)shopping centers - Answer-B) homes Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? A) cardiac problem B) congenital or acquired heart defect C) respiratory ...
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Add to cartIn which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? A) healthcare clinics B)Homes C)Recreational facilities D)shopping centers - Answer-B) homes Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? A) cardiac problem B) congenital or acquired heart defect C) respiratory ...
What is meant by a cardiac arrest? (1 mark). - Answer-A cardiac arrest is when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. What is meant by cardiac arrest and how is it caused? (3 marks). - Answer-A cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. The most common caus...
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Add to cartWhat is meant by a cardiac arrest? (1 mark). - Answer-A cardiac arrest is when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. What is meant by cardiac arrest and how is it caused? (3 marks). - Answer-A cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. The most common caus...
Cardiac Arrest Special Considerations - Answer-•Is this a respiratory issue? •Pulselessness? •Pediatric PT? •PT meets DOS criteria? Cardiac Arrest Exclusions - Answer-•Dead on Scene •younger than 8yo Cardiac Arrest Start! - Answer-•Call ALS IMMEDIATELY •clear area around p...
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Add to cartCardiac Arrest Special Considerations - Answer-•Is this a respiratory issue? •Pulselessness? •Pediatric PT? •PT meets DOS criteria? Cardiac Arrest Exclusions - Answer-•Dead on Scene •younger than 8yo Cardiac Arrest Start! - Answer-•Call ALS IMMEDIATELY •clear area around p...
Which of these are contraindications to the administration of adenosine? A history of moderate to severe bronchospasm Active bronchospasm A known sensitivity to adenosine. All of the above. - Answer-All of the above. The correct dose of epinephrine, when given I/O during cardiac arrest is: 0...
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Add to cartWhich of these are contraindications to the administration of adenosine? A history of moderate to severe bronchospasm Active bronchospasm A known sensitivity to adenosine. All of the above. - Answer-All of the above. The correct dose of epinephrine, when given I/O during cardiac arrest is: 0...
You have a patient in cardiac arrest with an unknown down time. What should be one of the initial interventions by the EMS crew? A. Initiation of PPV with a BVM B. Placement of an advanced airway C. Administration of medications by an ALS provider D. 2 minutes of CPR while the AED is being r...
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Add to cartYou have a patient in cardiac arrest with an unknown down time. What should be one of the initial interventions by the EMS crew? A. Initiation of PPV with a BVM B. Placement of an advanced airway C. Administration of medications by an ALS provider D. 2 minutes of CPR while the AED is being r...
Define: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Answer-a small, portable device that analyzes the heart rhythm, alerts the rescuer, and provides the necessary shock Define: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Answer-a lifesaving procedure combining rescue breathing and chest breathing Defin...
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Add to cartDefine: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - Answer-a small, portable device that analyzes the heart rhythm, alerts the rescuer, and provides the necessary shock Define: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Answer-a lifesaving procedure combining rescue breathing and chest breathing Defin...
Sudden cardiac arrest_______ ________ __________remains a leading cause of death in the US. - Answer-Sudden cardiac arrest _______% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the home .dc - Answer-70 Only about _____% of adult patients with nontraumatic cardiac arrest who are treated by EMS s...
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Add to cartSudden cardiac arrest_______ ________ __________remains a leading cause of death in the US. - Answer-Sudden cardiac arrest _______% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the home .dc - Answer-70 Only about _____% of adult patients with nontraumatic cardiac arrest who are treated by EMS s...
heart attack - Answer-occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing cells to die and leading to permanent damage of the heart muscle True - Answer-True/ False: Seeking advanced medical care as soon as the signs and symptoms of a heart attack are recognized minimizes damag...
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Add to cartheart attack - Answer-occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing cells to die and leading to permanent damage of the heart muscle True - Answer-True/ False: Seeking advanced medical care as soon as the signs and symptoms of a heart attack are recognized minimizes damag...
You have just intubated a 14-year-old female patient who experienced sudden cardiac arrest. While confirming tube placement, you note decreased breath sounds over the left lung and normal sounds over the right lung. What is the most likely reason for the decreased breath sounds over the left lung fi...
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Add to cartYou have just intubated a 14-year-old female patient who experienced sudden cardiac arrest. While confirming tube placement, you note decreased breath sounds over the left lung and normal sounds over the right lung. What is the most likely reason for the decreased breath sounds over the left lung fi...
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Signs, Symptoms - Answer-Signs/Symptoms: The most common recognizable signs of cardiac arrest include unresponsiveness, no breathing or only gasping, and no pulse. A pulse check should be attempted for no longer than 10 seconds and should not delay the initiation of CPR. ...
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Add to cartPediatric Cardiac Arrest Signs, Symptoms - Answer-Signs/Symptoms: The most common recognizable signs of cardiac arrest include unresponsiveness, no breathing or only gasping, and no pulse. A pulse check should be attempted for no longer than 10 seconds and should not delay the initiation of CPR. ...
An infant is gasping and unresponsive, but you can't determine if a pulse is present. What should you do first? -Provide airway support. -Begin chest compressions. -Continue to check for a pulse. -Attach the AED and analyze for a shockable rhythm. - Answer--Begin chest compressions. ...
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Add to cartAn infant is gasping and unresponsive, but you can't determine if a pulse is present. What should you do first? -Provide airway support. -Begin chest compressions. -Continue to check for a pulse. -Attach the AED and analyze for a shockable rhythm. - Answer--Begin chest compressions. ...
You are assessing an unresponsive 42-year-old male who was found lying in the snow. You do not observe any breathing or feel a pulse during the normal assessment time frame. You should next: A. assess for an additional 10 seconds. B. ventilate him. C. attach the AED and analyze his rhythm. D. be...
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Add to cartYou are assessing an unresponsive 42-year-old male who was found lying in the snow. You do not observe any breathing or feel a pulse during the normal assessment time frame. You should next: A. assess for an additional 10 seconds. B. ventilate him. C. attach the AED and analyze his rhythm. D. be...
5 steps of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival - Answer-1. recognize emergency and call 911 2. early CPR 3. defibrillation. 4. basic and advanced EMS 5. post-cardiac arrest care (hospital care) 5 steps of Pediatric Cardiac Chain of Survival - Answer-1. prevention 2. early CPR 3. call 911 af...
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Add to cart5 steps of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival - Answer-1. recognize emergency and call 911 2. early CPR 3. defibrillation. 4. basic and advanced EMS 5. post-cardiac arrest care (hospital care) 5 steps of Pediatric Cardiac Chain of Survival - Answer-1. prevention 2. early CPR 3. call 911 af...
What are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest? - Answer-They can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest. AED pad placement - Answer-one on upper right, one on bottom left of chest When giving CPR to an infant, open the airw...
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Add to cartWhat are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest? - Answer-They can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest. AED pad placement - Answer-one on upper right, one on bottom left of chest When giving CPR to an infant, open the airw...
Most prehospital cardiac arrest occur as a result of - Answer-cardiac arrhythmia Basic Life Support (BLS) - Answer-noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat condition such as airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest. Abdominal thrusts in a conscious child or adult with a s...
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Add to cartMost prehospital cardiac arrest occur as a result of - Answer-cardiac arrhythmia Basic Life Support (BLS) - Answer-noninvasive emergency care that is used to treat condition such as airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest. Abdominal thrusts in a conscious child or adult with a s...
Which best explains why we push hard, fast, and minimize interruptions during cpr? - Answer-Main adequate blood pressure Which condition does lightning concern? - Answer-Cardiac involvement Patient fell through ice water in winter, what do you expect - Answer-Hypthermia What one treatment h...
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Add to cartWhich best explains why we push hard, fast, and minimize interruptions during cpr? - Answer-Main adequate blood pressure Which condition does lightning concern? - Answer-Cardiac involvement Patient fell through ice water in winter, what do you expect - Answer-Hypthermia What one treatment h...
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