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You are providing bag-mask ventilations to a patient in respiratory arrest. How often should you provide ventilations? About every 5-6 seconds A 45-year-old woman with a history of palpitations develops light headedness and palpitations. She has recieved adenosine 6 mg IV for the rhythm shown here, without conversion of the rhythm. She is now extremely apprehensive. Her blood pressure is 128/70 mm Hg. What is the next appropriate intervention? Administer adenosine 12 mg IV

BEST PLAYLIST I'VE FOUND FOR ALL HEART.ORG ACLS CODES! KOkTZj This is a good starting point for Jose (big Megacode at end): In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? Hypotension

What is the priority intervention for a patient with a narrow-complex tachycardia (160 BPM) and a blood pressure of 72/48 mmHg? A. Perform immediate synchronized cardio version B. Administer amiodarone, 150 mg IV over 10 minutes C. Perform carotid massage D. Administer adenosine, 6 mg via rapid IV push A. Perform immediate synchronized cardio version Recommended for a a ptient with signs of hemodynamic compromise and a superventricualr tachycardia. A vagal maneuver, such as carotid mas...

Any organized rhythm without a pulse is defined as pulseless electrical activity (PEA). True Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for treating an unknown wide complex tachycardia. True

A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bagvalve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? Hypertension Esophageal injury Pneumothorax Rib fracture Pneumothorax

ACLS Drugs VF/VT: -Epinephrine -vasopressin -amiodarone -lidocaine

What is the recommended compression depth for adults and children? 2 inches What is the recommended compression depth for infants? 1 1/2 inches

The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA)

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

Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? Noncontrast CT scan of head Which best describes this rhythm? Monomorphic Vent Tach