You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED
has previously advised, "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After
resuming high-quality compressions, your next action is to:
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Gain IV or IO access
A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been refractory to a second
shock. Of the following, which drug and dose should be administered first by the
IV/IO route?
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Epinephrine 1 mg
,Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer.
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Course Ventricular Fibrillation
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the administration of
vasopressin during cardiac arrest?
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The correct dose of vasopressin is 40 units administered IV or IO.
The patient suddenly becomes unconscious and has a weak carotid
pulse. Cardiac monitoring, supplementary oxygen, and an IV have
been initiated. The code cart with all the drugs and a transcutaneous
pacer are immediately available. Next you would?
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Give atropine 0.5 mg IV.
, Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer.
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Atrial Flutter
A patient with ST-segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort. Fibrinolytic
therapy has been ordered. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus was administered, and a
heparin infusion of 1000 units per hour is being administered. Aspirin was taken by the
patient because he had a history of gastritis treated 5 years ago. Your next action is?
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Give Aspirin 160 to 325 mg chewed immediately.
You are the code team leader and arrive to find a patient with the
above rhythm and CPR in progress. Team members report that the
patient was well but reported chest pain and then collapsed. She has
no pulse or respirations. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible
chest rise, high-quality CPR is in progress, and an IV has been
established. What would be your next order?
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has previously advised, "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After
resuming high-quality compressions, your next action is to:
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Gain IV or IO access
A patient is in cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation has been refractory to a second
shock. Of the following, which drug and dose should be administered first by the
IV/IO route?
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Epinephrine 1 mg
,Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer.
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Course Ventricular Fibrillation
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the administration of
vasopressin during cardiac arrest?
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The correct dose of vasopressin is 40 units administered IV or IO.
The patient suddenly becomes unconscious and has a weak carotid
pulse. Cardiac monitoring, supplementary oxygen, and an IV have
been initiated. The code cart with all the drugs and a transcutaneous
pacer are immediately available. Next you would?
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Give atropine 0.5 mg IV.
, Please identify the rhythm by selecting the best single answer.
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Atrial Flutter
A patient with ST-segment elevation MI has ongoing chest discomfort. Fibrinolytic
therapy has been ordered. Heparin 4000 units IV bolus was administered, and a
heparin infusion of 1000 units per hour is being administered. Aspirin was taken by the
patient because he had a history of gastritis treated 5 years ago. Your next action is?
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Give Aspirin 160 to 325 mg chewed immediately.
You are the code team leader and arrive to find a patient with the
above rhythm and CPR in progress. Team members report that the
patient was well but reported chest pain and then collapsed. She has
no pulse or respirations. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible
chest rise, high-quality CPR is in progress, and an IV has been
established. What would be your next order?
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