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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Exam Questions and answers No pulse = no perfusion What is the pulse generated by? Blood flow -NOT electrical potential Can we have electrical activity with no muscle contraction? Yes -leads to no pulse What does a cardiopulmonary arrest require? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support- ACLS Test 1 Exam Questions and answers The primary ABCD survey 1. Circulation- give chest compression (hard and fast - 30:2 - 100-120/min - minimize interruptions) 2. Airway- open the airway 3. breathing- provide positive pressure ventilation (every 6 seconds or 10 bpm) Advanced cardiac life support secondary survey 1. Airway 2. Breathing 3. Circulation 4. Differential Diagnosis

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training Exam Questions and answers Components of the BLS assessment - 2. Shout for help and get AED 3. Check pulse and breathing 4. If no pulse, start CPR 5. If pulse, start rescue breathing 1. Check responsiveness 6. Check for shockable rhythm and defibrillate as needed

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Sepsis Exam Questions and answers The nurse is aware that the older adult client is at an increased risk for surgical complications due to normal physiological functions and comorbidities. Which risk factors place the older adult client at increased risk for surgical complications? Decreased respiratory muscle strength. Upon completing the client's assessment, the nurse determines that the client has which surgical risk factors? (Select all ...

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Key Concepts and Protocols Exam Questions and answers What is the primary purpose of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)? To impact key links in the chain of survival, including preventing cardiac arrest, treating cardiac arrest, and improving outcomes after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). What are the five links in the AHA Adult Chain of Survival? 1. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response sy...

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Key Protocols and Medications Exam Questions and answers Unresponsive patient not breathing Activate the emergency response system and determine there is no pulse. Next action after no pulse Start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. Important assessment step for chest pain patient Obtaining a 12-lead ECG. Preferred method of access for epinephrine during cardiac arrest

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Key Protocols and Medications Exam Questions and answers Epi range - 3-5mins compression to breath ratio (no advanced airway) - 30:2 why do you stop between compressions with no advanced airway? - bag if not slamming on chest - v risk of gastric inflation - less chance of breaking seal advanced airway breath ratio - how many joules is normal - 1 breath every 120-200 walk through PEA/asystole side of chart - - more air in...

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Exam Questions and answers 2 Components proven to improve ACLS outcomes - 2. Defibrillations 1. Chest Compressions Improved effectiveness of ACLS medication administration - ensure circulation 2. administer 20ml saline flush to clear line & ensure distribution 3. lift extremities for 10-20sec after medication administration Ventricular Fibrillation - 1. continue chest compressions to

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Exam Questions and answers Atropine - Dopamine - Epinephrine - Lidocaine - bradycardia, increased firing of SA node Peipheral vasoconstrictor- vital organs survive Vasoconstriction, Increased BP Ventricle anti-arrthymic V Fib, V Tach- less sensitive to depolarization Morphine - Nitroglycerine - Tricks CNS- analgesic system

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