Sharp ESO (CEP Prep) Set Exam Questions
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What is the initial treatment for asystole? --- correct answer ---
Initiate CPR immediately
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a patient in asystole? -
-- correct answer ---O2 at 15L/minute ambu bag (10 breaths/minute)
,What medication is administered in asystole and how often? ---
correct answer ---Epinephrine 1mg IVP/IO (0.1 mg/mL), repeat every
3-5 min
How frequently should pulse checks be performed during CPR for
asystole? --- correct answer ---Every 2 minutes
What should be verified before initiating treatment for asystole? ---
correct answer ---Verify with pulse check and ensure that all leads
are connected
Bradycardia - Initial Treatment --- correct answer ---1. O2 at
minimum 10 L/minute (NRBM)
Bradycardia - Atropine Administration --- correct answer ---1.
Atropine 1mg IVP/IO, repeat every 3-5 minutes up to a maximum of 3
mg
Bradycardia - Dopamine Administration --- correct answer ---1. Start
Dopamine 400mg/250 mL D5W at 5 mcg/kg/minute if above
algorithm is ineffective. ICU or RRT RN to titrate until patient is
asymptomatic.
,Bradycardia - Epinephrine Administration --- correct answer ---1.
Start Epinephrine 2mg/250 mL NS at 2mcg/minute if above algorithm
is ineffective. Titrate to patient response up to 10 mcg/minute. (RRT
or ICU RN Only)
What are common causes of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)? ---
correct answer ---Hypovolemia and hypoxia
What is the recommended initial intervention for PEA? --- correct
answer ---CPR
What mnemonic is used to assess possible causes of PEA? --- correct
answer ---H's and T's: Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion (acidosis),
hypo/hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia; Toxins, tamponade,
thrombosis, trauma, tension pneumothorax
What is the recommended oxygen delivery method for PEA? --- correct
answer ---O2 at 15L/minute via ambu bag (10 breaths/minute)
What medication is administered for PEA? --- correct answer ---
Epinephrine 1mg IVP/IO (0.1mg/ml), repeat every 3-5 minutes
, What is the next step if hypovolemia is known or suspected in PEA? ---
correct answer ---Infuse 250 mL NS rapid bolus. Repeat in 5 minutes
if no clinical improvement. If lactated ringers (LR) already infusing,
may use LR
What imaging study is recommended for PEA? --- correct answer ---
Stat chest x-ray (CXR)
What are the criteria for stable ventricular tachycardia? --- correct
answer ---Patient is conscious with a systolic blood pressure (SBP) >
90 and does not have any unstable signs/symptoms.
How should stable ventricular tachycardia be treated? --- correct
answer ---1. Call physician for orders. 2. Administer oxygen at a
minimum of 4L/min and titrate to patient response. 3. Obtain a 12-
lead ECG. 4. Draw serum potassium (K+) and magnesium (Mg++)
levels.
What are the criteria for treating unstable ventricular tachycardia
(VT)? --- correct answer ---Patient must be symptomatic, exhibiting
one or more of the 'unstable' symptoms related to the tachycardia.
with Correct Verified Detailed Answers
latest update 2025 Already Passed!!
What is the initial treatment for asystole? --- correct answer ---
Initiate CPR immediately
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a patient in asystole? -
-- correct answer ---O2 at 15L/minute ambu bag (10 breaths/minute)
,What medication is administered in asystole and how often? ---
correct answer ---Epinephrine 1mg IVP/IO (0.1 mg/mL), repeat every
3-5 min
How frequently should pulse checks be performed during CPR for
asystole? --- correct answer ---Every 2 minutes
What should be verified before initiating treatment for asystole? ---
correct answer ---Verify with pulse check and ensure that all leads
are connected
Bradycardia - Initial Treatment --- correct answer ---1. O2 at
minimum 10 L/minute (NRBM)
Bradycardia - Atropine Administration --- correct answer ---1.
Atropine 1mg IVP/IO, repeat every 3-5 minutes up to a maximum of 3
mg
Bradycardia - Dopamine Administration --- correct answer ---1. Start
Dopamine 400mg/250 mL D5W at 5 mcg/kg/minute if above
algorithm is ineffective. ICU or RRT RN to titrate until patient is
asymptomatic.
,Bradycardia - Epinephrine Administration --- correct answer ---1.
Start Epinephrine 2mg/250 mL NS at 2mcg/minute if above algorithm
is ineffective. Titrate to patient response up to 10 mcg/minute. (RRT
or ICU RN Only)
What are common causes of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)? ---
correct answer ---Hypovolemia and hypoxia
What is the recommended initial intervention for PEA? --- correct
answer ---CPR
What mnemonic is used to assess possible causes of PEA? --- correct
answer ---H's and T's: Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion (acidosis),
hypo/hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia; Toxins, tamponade,
thrombosis, trauma, tension pneumothorax
What is the recommended oxygen delivery method for PEA? --- correct
answer ---O2 at 15L/minute via ambu bag (10 breaths/minute)
What medication is administered for PEA? --- correct answer ---
Epinephrine 1mg IVP/IO (0.1mg/ml), repeat every 3-5 minutes
, What is the next step if hypovolemia is known or suspected in PEA? ---
correct answer ---Infuse 250 mL NS rapid bolus. Repeat in 5 minutes
if no clinical improvement. If lactated ringers (LR) already infusing,
may use LR
What imaging study is recommended for PEA? --- correct answer ---
Stat chest x-ray (CXR)
What are the criteria for stable ventricular tachycardia? --- correct
answer ---Patient is conscious with a systolic blood pressure (SBP) >
90 and does not have any unstable signs/symptoms.
How should stable ventricular tachycardia be treated? --- correct
answer ---1. Call physician for orders. 2. Administer oxygen at a
minimum of 4L/min and titrate to patient response. 3. Obtain a 12-
lead ECG. 4. Draw serum potassium (K+) and magnesium (Mg++)
levels.
What are the criteria for treating unstable ventricular tachycardia
(VT)? --- correct answer ---Patient must be symptomatic, exhibiting
one or more of the 'unstable' symptoms related to the tachycardia.
