ACLS Version B
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?
After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate CPR with adequate bag-mask ventilation.
The patient's lead II ECG appears below. What is your next action?
IV or IO access
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After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activate the emergency
response team. What is your next action?
check for a pulse
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what is the recommendation on the use of cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration during
cardiac arrest?
not recommended for routine use?
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What survival advantages does CPR provide to a patient in ventricular fibrillation?
produces a small amount of blood flow to the heart
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what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR?
at least 100 per minute
EMS personnel arrive to find a patient in cardiac arrest. Bystanders are performing CPR.
After attaching a cardiac monitor, the responder observes the following rhythm strip. What is
the most important early intervention?
, defibrillation
a patient remains in ventricular fibrillation despite 1 shock and 2 minutes of continuous CPR.
the next intervention is to:
administer a second shock
what is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
begin CPR, starting with chest compressions
which of the following is the recommended first choice for establishing intravenous access
during the attempted resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest?
antecubital vein
what is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation?
300 mg
IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be
given rapidly during compressions
how often should the team leader switch chest compressors during a resuscitation attempt?
every 2 minutes
which finding is a sign of ineffective CPR?
PETCO2 <10 mm Hg
A team leader orders 1 mg of epinephrine, and a team member verbally acknowledges
when the medication is administered. What element of effective resuscitation team
dynamics does this represent?
closed-loop communication
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how long should it take to perform a pulse check during the BLS survey?
1 to 5 seconds
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?
After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate CPR with adequate bag-mask ventilation.
The patient's lead II ECG appears below. What is your next action?
IV or IO access
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activate the emergency
response team. What is your next action?
check for a pulse
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
what is the recommendation on the use of cricoid pressure to prevent aspiration during
cardiac arrest?
not recommended for routine use?
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
What survival advantages does CPR provide to a patient in ventricular fibrillation?
produces a small amount of blood flow to the heart
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR?
at least 100 per minute
EMS personnel arrive to find a patient in cardiac arrest. Bystanders are performing CPR.
After attaching a cardiac monitor, the responder observes the following rhythm strip. What is
the most important early intervention?
, defibrillation
a patient remains in ventricular fibrillation despite 1 shock and 2 minutes of continuous CPR.
the next intervention is to:
administer a second shock
what is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt?
begin CPR, starting with chest compressions
which of the following is the recommended first choice for establishing intravenous access
during the attempted resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest?
antecubital vein
what is the recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with refractory
ventricular fibrillation?
300 mg
IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be
given rapidly during compressions
how often should the team leader switch chest compressors during a resuscitation attempt?
every 2 minutes
which finding is a sign of ineffective CPR?
PETCO2 <10 mm Hg
A team leader orders 1 mg of epinephrine, and a team member verbally acknowledges
when the medication is administered. What element of effective resuscitation team
dynamics does this represent?
closed-loop communication
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
how long should it take to perform a pulse check during the BLS survey?
1 to 5 seconds
