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ALS.rqiWhich facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient w/ a sudden cardiac arrest
who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - ANSCoronary reperfusion-capable
medical center
which is the primary purpose of medical emergency team or rapid response team? -
ANSImproving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a pt w/a suspected acute coronary
syndrome? - ANS162-325 mg
You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of
92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What
assessment step is most important now? - ANSObtaining 12-lead ekg
EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult Suspected
Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's
care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? - ANSProvide prehospital notification
You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2h ago. CT scan
was normal with no signs of hemorrhage. The pt does not have any contraindications to
fibrinolytic therapy.
Which tx approach is best for this pt? - ANSGive fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible &
consider endovascular therapy
Which of these tests should be performed for a pt w/suspected stroke as early as possible but
no more than 20 mins of hospital arrival? - ANSNoncontrast CT scan of head
To properly ventilate a pt with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? -
ANSOnce every 6 seconds
What is the effect of excessive ventilation? - ANSDecreased CO
In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm & monitor correct
placement of an endotracheal tube? - ANSContinuous waveform capnography
Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? - ANSSecond-degree type 2
A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 presents with the lead II
ECG rhythm shown here. What is the appropriate tx? - ANSPerforming synchronized
cardioversion
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