what should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR?
continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging
what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts?
safety to threat providers?
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After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate CPR with adequate bag-mask ventilation. The
patient's lead II ECG appears below. What is your next action?
IV or IO access
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After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activate the emergency response
team. What is your next action?
check for a pulse
what is the recommendation on the use of cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration during cardiac
arrest?
not recommended for routine use?
What survival advantages does CPR provide to a patient in ventricular fibrillation?
produces a small amount of blood flow to the heart
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what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR?
at least 100 per minute
EMS personnel arrive to find a patient in cardiac arrest. Bystanders are performing CPR. After
attaching a cardiac monitor, the responder observes the following rhythm strip. What is the most
important early intervention?
defibrillation
a patient remains in ventricular fibrillation despite 1 shock and 2 minutes of continuous CPR. the
next intervention is to:
administer a second shock
what is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
begin CPR, starting with chest compressions
which of the following is the recommended first choice for establishing intravenous access
during the attempted resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest?
antecubital vein
what is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation?
300 mg
IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be
given rapidly during compressions
how often should the team leader switch chest compressors during a resuscitation attempt?
every 2 minutes
which finding is a sign of ineffective CPR?
PETCO2 <10 mm Hg
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