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Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this rhythm? Second degree type II Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? Monitor the patient's PetCO2 Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return a spontaneous circulation in the field? Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arre...

Primary Survey ABCD A-airway B-breathing C-circulation D-defibrilation Secondary Survey 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? 1st survey, then second survey Med Administration -IV access:

For poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat with which first line treatment? Atropine 1mg IV (repeat to a total of 3mg IV) For poor perfusion with Bradycardia Treat, if the first line of treatment is ineffective, what should be provided and what med should be given? Transcutaneous pacing Dopamine 5-20mcg/kg/minute infusion OR Epinephrine 2-10mcg/min infusion What is the first line drug for acute stable bradycardia and how do you administer it? Atropine given as 1mg IV q 3-5minutes (up to...

what should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? safety to threat providers?

what should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? safety to threat providers?

What element of a system of care is represented by properly functioning resuscitation equipment? System Structure Process Patient outcome Structure What is the first link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival? Activation of emergency response Defibrillation Advanced resuscitation High-quality CPR Activation of emergency reponse What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt the activation of rapid response system? Symptomatic hypertension Se...

Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. to assess CPR quality, what should you do? monitor the patients PETCO2 Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden Cardiac Arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? coronary reperfusion capable Medical Center what sign is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? agonal gasps To properly ventilate a patient with a reproof using rhythm, how often...

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 Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no ...

When you see a suspected asystole or PEA what are the first actions that you need to take in order to ensure that is the rthythm you see increase gain on monitor, check leads to make sure none have fallen off Asystole/PEA CPR 2 minutes, 1 mg every 3-5 minutes, CPR 2 minutes, treat possible causes What are the 5 H's and 5 T's Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen ion, HYpo/Hyperkalemia, Hypothermi

An AED does not promptly analyze a rythm. What is your next step? Begin chest compressions. You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. The ECG monitor displays the lead II rhythm below, and the patient has no pulse. Another member of your team resumes chest compressions, and an IV is in place. What management step is your next priority? Administer 1mg of epinephrine