RQI ACLS Study Questions and Correct Answers

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 Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? Improving pt outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patieni a suspected acute coronary syndrome? 162 - 325 mg You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest discomfort. His blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, his heart rate is 92/min, his nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and his pulse oximetry reading is 97%. Which assessment step is most important now? Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patients care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? Provide prehospital notification • You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. • The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. • The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment approach is best for this patient? Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 minutes of hospital arrival? Noncontrast CT scan of the head To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? Once every 6 seconds What is an effect of excessive ventilation? Decreased Cardiac Output In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? Continuous Waveform Capnography