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When a patient is in cardiac arrest, it is important to consider reversible underlying causes. What underlying causes should the team consider? ~ 1. Hypovolemia 2. Hypoxia 3. Hypothermia 4. acidosis 5. potassium imbalance 6. toxins 7. cardiac tamponade 8. tension pneumothorax 9. pulmon...

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ALS ACLS Team Response
Scenario Javier Hernandez
Questions And Answers

This is the rhythm that the telemetry technician observed on the cardiac

monitor at the central telemetry station. What is your interpretation of the

rhythm on the cardiac monitor?


✓~ Sinus Bradycardia




Based on the primary assessment findings, what additional actions should the

team take?


✓~ 1. Ensure vascular access and administer atropine.

2. Administer supplemental oxygen.




Three minutes after the initial dose of atropine is administered, Mr.

Hernandez's heart rate has increased slightly to 34 bpm, but there is no change

in his clinical condition. How should Dr. Hudson direct the team's next actions?

, ✓~ 1. "Valerie, please administer a second dose of atropine."

2. "Haley, please attach defibrillator/pacing pads."




What has the rhythm changed to?


✓~ Ventricular tachycardia




What is the appropriate next action for the team to take at this time?


✓~ Check for responsiveness, breathing and a pulse.




Mr. Hernandez is found to be unresponsive, with no pulse and no breathing.

What is the appropriate next intervention?


✓~ Begin CPR and administer one shock.




After one shock and 2 minutes of CPR, the rhythm check reveals no change in

the rhythm. What is the appropriate next intervention?


✓~ Resume CPR, administer one shock and administer epinephrine.

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