ACLS Practical Application Latest /2024
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What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - CORRECT
ANSWER100 - 120 compressions per minuet
How often should you switch chest compressors to avoid fatigue? - CORRECT
ANSWERabout every two mins
After initiation of CPR and 1 shock for ventricular fibrillation, this rhythm is present on
the next rhythm check. A second shock is given, and chest compressions are resumed.
immediately. AN IV is in place, and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations
are producing visible chest rise. What is your next inteverntion? - CORRECT
ANSWERgive epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO
A 35-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of palpitations. She has no chest
discomfort, shortness of breath, or light-headedness. Her blood pressure is 120/78 mm
Hg. Which intervention is indicated first? - CORRECT ANSWERVagal maneuvers
You arrive on the scene to find CPR in progress. Nursing staff report the patient was
recovering from a pulmonary embolism and suddenly collapsed. Two shocks have been
delivered, and an IV has been initiated. What do you administer now? - CORRECT
ANSWERepinephrine 1 mg IV
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? -
CORRECT ANSWERResume high-quality chest compressions
Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach (gastric inflation) during
bag-mask ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERVentilating too quickly
A patient has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During post-ROSC treatment, the
patient becomes unresponsive, with the rhythm shown here. Which action is indicated
next? - CORRECT ANSWERgive an immediate un-synchronized high energy shock
(defibrillation dose)
which action should you take immediately after providing and AED shock? - CORRECT
ANSWERresume chest compressions
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What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - CORRECT
ANSWER100 - 120 compressions per minuet
How often should you switch chest compressors to avoid fatigue? - CORRECT
ANSWERabout every two mins
After initiation of CPR and 1 shock for ventricular fibrillation, this rhythm is present on
the next rhythm check. A second shock is given, and chest compressions are resumed.
immediately. AN IV is in place, and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations
are producing visible chest rise. What is your next inteverntion? - CORRECT
ANSWERgive epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO
A 35-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of palpitations. She has no chest
discomfort, shortness of breath, or light-headedness. Her blood pressure is 120/78 mm
Hg. Which intervention is indicated first? - CORRECT ANSWERVagal maneuvers
You arrive on the scene to find CPR in progress. Nursing staff report the patient was
recovering from a pulmonary embolism and suddenly collapsed. Two shocks have been
delivered, and an IV has been initiated. What do you administer now? - CORRECT
ANSWERepinephrine 1 mg IV
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? -
CORRECT ANSWERResume high-quality chest compressions
Which action is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach (gastric inflation) during
bag-mask ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWERVentilating too quickly
A patient has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During post-ROSC treatment, the
patient becomes unresponsive, with the rhythm shown here. Which action is indicated
next? - CORRECT ANSWERgive an immediate un-synchronized high energy shock
(defibrillation dose)
which action should you take immediately after providing and AED shock? - CORRECT
ANSWERresume chest compressions
