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What is the recommended depth of chest compressions
A patient's 12-lead ECG is transmitted by the paramedics
and shows a STEMI. When the patient arrives in the
emergency department, the rhythm shown here is seen on
the cardiac monitor. The patient has resolution of
moderate (5/10) chest pain after 3 doses of sublingual
nitroglycerin. Blood pressure is 104/70 mm Hg. Which
intervention is most important in reducing this patient's in-
hospital and 30-day mortality rate?
A) Reperfusion therapy
,B) Atropine administration
C) Nitroglycerin administration
D) Application of transcutaneous pacing - ANSWER-A)
Reperfusion therapy
What is the maximum interval for pausing chest
compressions?
A) 15 seconds
B) 25 seconds
,C) 10 seconds
D) 20 seconds - ANSWER-C) 10 seconds
A patient was in refractory ventricular fibrillation. A third
shock has just been administered. Your team looks to you
for instructions. What is your next action?
A) GIve amiodarone 300 mg IV
B) Check the carotid pulse
C) Give atropine 1 mg IV
, D) Resume high-quality chest compressions - ANSWER-
D) Resume high-quality chest compressions
Your patient is not responsive and is not breathing. You
can palpate a carotid pulse. Which action do you take
next?
A) Obtain a 12-lead ECG
B) Apply an AED
C) Start an IV
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What is the recommended depth of chest compressions
A patient's 12-lead ECG is transmitted by the paramedics
and shows a STEMI. When the patient arrives in the
emergency department, the rhythm shown here is seen on
the cardiac monitor. The patient has resolution of
moderate (5/10) chest pain after 3 doses of sublingual
nitroglycerin. Blood pressure is 104/70 mm Hg. Which
intervention is most important in reducing this patient's in-
hospital and 30-day mortality rate?
A) Reperfusion therapy
,B) Atropine administration
C) Nitroglycerin administration
D) Application of transcutaneous pacing - ANSWER-A)
Reperfusion therapy
What is the maximum interval for pausing chest
compressions?
A) 15 seconds
B) 25 seconds
,C) 10 seconds
D) 20 seconds - ANSWER-C) 10 seconds
A patient was in refractory ventricular fibrillation. A third
shock has just been administered. Your team looks to you
for instructions. What is your next action?
A) GIve amiodarone 300 mg IV
B) Check the carotid pulse
C) Give atropine 1 mg IV
, D) Resume high-quality chest compressions - ANSWER-
D) Resume high-quality chest compressions
Your patient is not responsive and is not breathing. You
can palpate a carotid pulse. Which action do you take
next?
A) Obtain a 12-lead ECG
B) Apply an AED
C) Start an IV
