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ACLS Exam Version B /Latest 2022:2023 (50 Questions and Answers) What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? - Correct Answer Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging. which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? – Correct Answer Safety threat to providers. 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 nex...

Supine Hypotensive Syndrome - correct answer Dizziness and a drop in blood pressure caused when the mother is in a supine position and the weight of the uterus, infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid compress the inferior vena cava, reducing return of blood to the heart and cardiac output. hypotension in supine patients b/c fetal weight Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) - correct answer A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly form a general impression of the infant or chi...

Red Cross First Aid Final Exam 2024 Questions with Correct Answers emergency medical system - Correct Answer network of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies your role in the EMS system - Correct Answer 1. recognizing that an emergency exists 2. deciding to take action 3. activating the EMS system 4. giving care until EMS take over signs of an emergency - Correct Answer unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, unusual behavi...

history of EMS system correct answers funeral homes; produced an environment in which funeral home operators were serving competing business interests and patients received little care until they arrived at the hospital "White Paper" correct answers Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society; published in 1966 by the National Academy of Sciences; spotlighted inadequacies of prehospital care in the US, especially in trauma Components of the EMS system: public...

How can you best protect yourself from possible blood borne pathogen transmission when providing care? a. Ask the victim first if they have any communicable diseases. b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care. c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier when in contact with the victim. d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care. CORRECT ANSWER D A 12-year-old child at a swim ...

PALS PreTest All Answers Corrrect 2024 You are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (heart rate 66/min) associated with respiratory distress. The bradycardia persists despite establishment of an effective airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. There is no heart block present. Which is the first drug you should administer? Epinephrine Initial impression of a 2yo girl shows her to be alert with mild breathing difficulty during inspiration and pale skin colo...

List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency - 1. Recognize that an emergency exists 2. Decide to take action 3. Activate the EMS system 4. Give care consistent with your knowledge + training until EMS arrives + takes over List the four primary ways to RECOGNIZE an emergency - 1. Unusual sights 2. Unusual sounds 3. Unusual odors 4. Unusual appearance/behaviors Why might a person not respond to someone who needs help? (List 4 reasons) - -panic or fear of doing...

Which of the following is the MOST restrictive form of credential regulation? - certification - exemption - licensure - registration - Answer Licensure Which of the following regulates how and when an athletes private health information can be shared among healthcare professionals? - OSHA - HIPAA - FERPA - Buckley Amendment - Answer HIPPA Two athletes collide during a lacrosse match. One athlete continues playing while the other athlete is unconscious, but breathing with a...

RED CROSS LIFEGUARD WRITTEN TEST correctly to passGuidelines for effective scanning include... scanning your zone, staying focused, maintaining active posture, searching the entire volume of water and moving your head and eyes. How long does it take for brain damage, or even death, to occur once a victim is drowning? 4-6 minutes How long does it take for cardiac arrest to occur once a victim is drowning? 3 minutes How long does you lifeguard certification last? 2 years ...

How many levels of hazmat training are available for emergency medical services​ (EMS) providers? Three In a hazardous materials​ incident, normal patient triage takes place in which​ zone? cold Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What level of hazardous materials personal protective equipment provides chemically resistant splash​ protection, but not full​ encapsulation, and inclu...