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Dosing of epinephrine in the setting of VF/pVT and asystole/PEA (Ans- 1 mg every 3-5 minutes Dosing of amiodarone (first and second dose) in the setting of cardiac arrest (Ans- 300mg first dose 150mg second dose after 3-5 min Dosing of lidocaine (first and second dose) in the setting of cardiac arrest (Ans- 1-1.5mg/kg first dose 0.5-0.75 mg/kg second dose, repeat in 5-10 min What is the maximum dose of lidocaine? (Ans- 3 doses or 3mg/kg ROSC is typically signified by a PE...

In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? (Ans- Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? (Ans- Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previousy advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality compressions, which action do you take next? (Ans- Establish IV or IO access A monitored patient in the ICU developed a ...

You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? (Ans- Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? (Ans- Obtaining a 12 lead ECG....

ACLS PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH APPROVED ANSWERS

Which class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be adversely affected by morphine administration A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors B. Oral antiplatelet medications C. Beta blockers D. Calcium channel blockers - Oral antiplatelet medications What is a benefit of morphine when given for the management of acute coronary syndromes? A. Central nervous system analgesia B. Increases systemic vascular resistance C. Increases left ventricular preload D. Va...

You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? - Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. What is ...

AMERICAN RED CROSS - ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FINAL EXAM Q&A

ACLS FINAL EXAM WITH AVAILABLE SOLUTION G.A+