ACLS 2020
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1. During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recom- At least 24 hours
mended duration of targeted temperature manage-
ment after reaching the correct temperature range?
2. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke Start fibrinolytic therapy as
whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was soon as possible
normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does
not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
3. Which is one way to minimize interruptions in chest Continue CPR while the
compressions during CPR? defibrillator charges
4. Which best describes the length of time it should take 5 to 10 seconds
to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment?
5. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
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?
6. A 45yo man had coronary artery stents placed 2 Acute coronary syndrome
days ago. Today,he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40 mmHg, respiratory rate is 28
breaths/min, and O2 sat is 89% on room air. When ap-
plied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular
tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular
fibrillation. Based on this patient's initial presentation,
which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac ar-
rest?
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7. A 45yo man had coronary artery stents placed 2 Chest compressions
days ago. Today,he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40 mmHg, respiratory rate is 28
breaths/min, and O2 sat is 89% on room air. When ap-
plied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular
tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular
fibrillation. In addition to defibrillation, which interven-
tion should be performed immediately?
8. A 45yo man had coronary artery stents placed 2 Epinephrine 1 mg
days ago. Today,he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40 mmHg, respiratory rate is 28
breaths/min, and O2 sat is 89% on room air. When ap-
plied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular
tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular
fibrillation. Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the pa-
tient remains in vfib. which drug and dose should you
administer first to this patient?
9. A 45yo man had coronary artery stents placed 2 Amiodarone 300 mg
days ago. Today,he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40 mmHg, respiratory rate is 28
breaths/min, and O2 sat is 89% on room air. When ap-
plied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular
tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricu-
lar fibrillation. Despite the initial drug provided after
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8iejym
1. During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recom- At least 24 hours
mended duration of targeted temperature manage-
ment after reaching the correct temperature range?
2. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke Start fibrinolytic therapy as
whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was soon as possible
normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does
not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy.
Which treatment approach is best for this patient?
3. Which is one way to minimize interruptions in chest Continue CPR while the
compressions during CPR? defibrillator charges
4. Which best describes the length of time it should take 5 to 10 seconds
to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment?
5. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
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?
6. A 45yo man had coronary artery stents placed 2 Acute coronary syndrome
days ago. Today,he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40 mmHg, respiratory rate is 28
breaths/min, and O2 sat is 89% on room air. When ap-
plied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular
tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular
fibrillation. Based on this patient's initial presentation,
which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac ar-
rest?
1/9
, ACLS 2020
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8iejym
7. A 45yo man had coronary artery stents placed 2 Chest compressions
days ago. Today,he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40 mmHg, respiratory rate is 28
breaths/min, and O2 sat is 89% on room air. When ap-
plied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular
tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular
fibrillation. In addition to defibrillation, which interven-
tion should be performed immediately?
8. A 45yo man had coronary artery stents placed 2 Epinephrine 1 mg
days ago. Today,he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40 mmHg, respiratory rate is 28
breaths/min, and O2 sat is 89% on room air. When ap-
plied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular
tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular
fibrillation. Despite 2 defibrillation attempts, the pa-
tient remains in vfib. which drug and dose should you
administer first to this patient?
9. A 45yo man had coronary artery stents placed 2 Amiodarone 300 mg
days ago. Today,he is in severe distress and reporting
"crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diaphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak,
blood pressure is 64/40 mmHg, respiratory rate is 28
breaths/min, and O2 sat is 89% on room air. When ap-
plied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular
tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricu-
lar fibrillation. Despite the initial drug provided after
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