AHA ACLS Written Test Answered 50 out of 50(100% scored) 2021/2022 You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? - correct answerStart chest compressions of at least 100 per min.You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? - correct answerObtaining a 12 lead ECG.What is the preferred method of access for epi administration during cardiac arrest in most pts? - correct answerPeripheral IV An AED does not promptly analyze a rythm. What is your next step? - correct answerBegin chest compressions.You have completed 2 min of CPR. The ECG monitor displays the lead below (PEA) and the pt. has no pulse. You partner resumes chest compressions and an IV is in place. What management step is your next priority? - correct answerAdminister 1mg of epinepherine During a pause in CPR, you see a narrow complex rythm on the monitor. The pt. has no pulse. What is the next action? - correct answerResume compressions What is acommon but sometimes fatal mistake in cardiac arrest management? - correct answerProlonged interruptions in chest compressions.Which action is a componant of high-quality chest comressions? - correct answerAllowing complete chest recoil Which action increases the chance of successful conversion of ventricular fibrillation? - correct answerProviding quality compressions immediately before a defibrillation attempt.Which situation BEST describes PEA? - correct answerSinus rythm without a pulse What is the best strategy for perfoming high-quality CPR on a pt.with an advanced airway in place? - correct answerProvide continuous chest compressionswithout pauses and 10 ventilations per minute.
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while another performs continuous chest comressions. During subsequent bentilation, you notice the presence of a wavefom on the capnogrophy screen and a PETCO2 of 8 mm Hg. What is the significance of this finding? - correct answerChest compressions may not be effective. 1 / 2
The use of quantitative capnography in intubated pt's does what? - correct answerAllowsfor monitoring CPR quality For the past 25 min, EMS crews have attemptedresuscitation of a pt who originally presented with V-FIB. After the 1st shock, the ECG screen displayed asystole which has persisted despite 2 doses of epi, a fluid bolus, and high quality CPR. What is your next treatment? - correct answerConsider terminating resuscitive efforts after consulting medical control.Which is a safe and effective practice within the defibrillation sequence? - correct answerBe sure O2 is NOT blowing over the pt's chest during shock.During your assessment, your pt suddenly loses consciousness. After calling for help and determining that the pt. is not breathing, you are unsure whether the pt. has a pulse. What is your next action? - correct answerBegin chest compressions.What is an advantage of using hands-free d-fib pads instead of d-fib paddles? - correct answerHands-free allows for more rapid d-fib.What action is recommended to help minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? - correct answerContinue CPR while charging the defibrillator.Which action is included in the BLS survey? - correct answerEarly defibrillation Which drug and dose are recommended for the management of a pt. in refractory V- FIB? - correct answerAmioderone 300mg What is the appropriate intervalfor an interruption in chest compressions? - correct answer10 seconds or less Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR? - correct answerPETCO2 = or > 10mm Hg What is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? - correct answerIdentifying and treating early clinical deterioration.Which action improves the quality of chest compressions delivered during resuscitave attemepts? - correct answerShitch providers about every 2 min or every 5 compression cycles.What is the appropriate ventilation strategy for an adult in respiratory arrest with a pulse of 80 beats/min? - correct answer1 breath every 5-6 seconds
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