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HEARTCODE ACLS ONLINE CLASSIntegrated response known as the system of care - Answer- structure
processes
system
patient outcome
Structure - Answer- People
Education
Equipment
Process - Answer- Protocols
Policies
Procedures
System - Answer- Programs
Organization
Culture
Patient Outcome - Answer- Satisfaction
Quality
Safety
Properly functioning resuscitation equipment represents that element of a system of
care? - Answer- Structure
Among others which of the following factors has been associated with improved survival
in patients with cardiac arrest? - Answer- Immediate high quality CPR
What is the first link in the out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) Chain of Survival? -
Answer- Activation of emergency response
The purpose of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET) is to -
Answer- improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration.
Components of a rapid response system: - Answer- Event detection and response
triggering arm
A plant response such an RRT or MET
Quality monitoring
Administrative support
Criteria for RRT - Answer- Airway compromise
Respiratory rate less than six per minute or more than 30 per minute
Heart rate less than 40 per minute or greater than 140 per minute
Systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm HG
Symptomatic hypertension
, Unexpended decrease in level of consciousness
Unexplained agitation
Seizure
Significant decrease in urine output
Clinical deterioration that would prompt the activation of a rapid response system -
Answer- Symptomatic hypertension
Seizure
Unexplained agitation
IHCA - Answer- In hospital cardiac arrest
Benefits of implementing a rapid response system - Answer- Decreased in hospital
cardiac arrest IHCA
Decreased ICU length of stay
Decrease in total hospital length of stay
Whenever compressions are paused - Answer- Compressor should hover over the
chest (not touching it) and be prepared for his integration
Before passing compressions - Answer- 15 seconds before passing through fashion at
the end of each two minute cycle high-performance teams should check for a pulse,
recharge the defibrillator, if he supposed to deliver a shock in 10 seconds or less
Switch compressors every - Answer- Switching between cycles every two minutes is
best
Real time feedback devices - Answer- His best practice to use real time feedback
devices during CPR such as a metronome, or metronome app on your mobile device
Which component of effective high-performance teams is represented by the use of real
time feedback Devices? - Answer- Quality
Main advantage of effective teamwork? - Answer- Division of tasks
CPR Coach - Answer- Supports performance of high-quality BLS skills allowing the
team leader to focus on other aspects of clinical care
Which is the best example of a role of the team leader - Answer- Excellent team
behavior
What is the best example of a role of a team member? - Answer- Prepared to fulfill their
role responsibilities
What is the primary purpose of the CPR coach on a resuscitation team - Answer-
Increasing CPR quality
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