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In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? correct answer: Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? correct answer: 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? correct answer: Establish IV or IO access A monitored pa...

The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? correct answer: Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: correct answer: Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Which type of suction catheter provides the most effective suctioning of the oropharynx and thick particulate matter? correct answer: Rigid catheter (Yankauer) Early defibrillation is critical for individuals with sudden cardiac a...

you find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? correct answer: start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/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? correct ...

High quality of CPR correct answer: 100- 120 compressions/minute - Depth 2 inches (5cm) location of compressions correct answer: lower portion of the breastbone EtCO2 in relationship to capnography correct answer: Is a noninvasive technique to detect end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2 levels) Complications related to using a BVM correct answer: - Decreased cardiac output - Barotrauma - volutrauma - Gastric insuflaction Cardiac Monitoring - Lead placement correct answer: Green e...

Primary Survey correct answer: ABCD A-airway B-breathing C-circulation D-defibrilation Secondary Survey correct answer: IAID I-intabate (if resp. arrest or can't get good venitlaiton) A-access airway I-IV/IO access for Drugs D-differential diagnosis (H's & T's) What do you do with a non responsive patient? correct answer: 1st survey, then second survey Med Administration correct answer: -IV access: large bore 18 g -Site: AC -always flush after med admin What do you d...

Rate of chest compressions for adults correct answer: 100-120 compressions per minute Ratio of compressions to breaths in adults correct answer: 30:2 Rate of bag valve mask ventilation for adults in respiratory arrest correct answer: Once every 5-6 seconds or 10-12 times per minute Treatments for hypotension following cardiac arrest correct answer: IV dopamine infusion, IV epinephrine infusion IV Ringer's lactate, IV normal saline *The leader in team resuscitation must be abl...

Role of Team Leader correct answer: -Organizes the group -monitors individual performance of TMs -Backs up TMs -models excellent team behavior -trains/coaches -facilitates understanding -focuses on comprehensive pt care Role of Team Members correct answer: -clear about role assignments -prepared to fulfill their role responsibilities -well practiced in resuscitation skills -knowledgeable about the algorithm -committed to success Compressions correct answer: 30:2 At least...

The sequence for BLS for an Adult or Child who is unresponsive and pulseless. correct answer: C-A-B (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing) A pulse check during the BLS survey should be performed for this length of time. correct answer: 5 to 10 seconds A likely indicator of a cardiac arrest in the unresponsive patient. correct answer: Agonal gasps After discovering an unresponsive patient, what is the next step in the assessment and management of this patient? correct answer: Check ...

Which two rhythms are shockable? correct answer: V-fib and pulseless V-tach How many breaths if someone has an advanced airway (intubated)? correct answer: one breath every 6 seconds What is the goal for depth of compressions? correct answer: At least 2 inches Titrate oxygen to maintain a saturation of correct answer: 94% or greater When would atropine be contraindicated with bradycardia? correct answer: If someone has had a heart transplant, their vagas nerve would have been cu...

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? correct answer: Sinus bradycardia Based on the primary assessment findings, what additional actions should the team take? correct answer: Adjust supplemental oxygen Ensure vascular access and administer atropine (1 mg IV/IO). Three minutes after the initial dose of atropine is administered, Mr. Hernandez's h...