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AHA ACLS Questions & Detailed Answers
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AHA ACLS Questions & Detailed AnswersFirst step after identifying apnea and no pulse - ANS CPR
Shockable rhythms - ANS VF and pVT
Non shockable rhythms - ANS Asystole/PEA
When should IV/IO access be gained? - ANS After first shock, during compressions
When is Amioderone administered? - ANS 2 minutes after first dose of Epinephrine
(VF/pVT)
When is an advanced airway placed? - ANS Concurrently with second round of CPR
What is the first dose of amioderone - ANS 300mg
what is the second dose of amioderone - ANS 150mg
When is the second dose of amioderone administered - ANS 2 minutes after
second dose of epinephrine
, What is the first step after a shock in cardiac arrest - ANS resume compressions
Is a pulse check/rhythm check done after a shock? - ANS NO!!! Resume
compressions!!!
When is a pulse check rhythm check done? - ANS Regardless of a shock, when the
compressor is switched out (next 2 minute mark)
Reversible causes in cardiac arrest (H's) - ANS Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
Hydrogen Ion (acidosis)
Hypo/Hyperkalemia
Hypothermia
Reversible causes in cardiac arrest (T's) - ANS Tension pneumothorax
Tamponade, cardiac
Toxins
Thrombosis, pulmonary
Thrombosis, coronary
Ventilatory rate w/o advanced airway - ANS 30:2
Ventilatory rate w/ advanced airway - ANS 1 breath every 5/6 seconds
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