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Sudden cardiac arrest in an adult is MOST LIKELY caused by Ventricular fibrillation The "chain of survival" is used: To describe the most effective approach for treating sudden cardiac arrest The links in the "chain of survival" in children is slightly different than for adults and includes: Prevention, early CPR, early activation of EMS, early pediatric advanced life support, and integrated post-cardiac arrest care. A roofer was electrocuted when his aluminum ladder ...

A 48-year-old man became unresponsive shortly after presenting to you with nausea and generalized chest discomfort. You observe gasping breathing and are unsure if you feel a pulse. You should know: A. Call for help and begin chest compressions. B. Wait until breathing stops and then check again for a pulse. C. Begin chest compressions only if you are certain a pulse is absent. D. Observe the patient for 2 minutes, then reassess his breathing and pulse. A. Call for help and begin chest comp...

You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best? a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP b. hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24 hours c. order an echo before fibrinolytic administration d. wait for MRI result a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP For STEMI pt, maximum goal time for ED door-to-balloon-inflation tim...

A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? Select the correct answer to this question. Rib fracture Esophageal injury Pneumothorax Hypertension Pneumothorax 1 A member of the resuscitation team is preparing to administer medications intravenously to a patient...

BEST PLAYLIST I'VE FOUND FOR ALL HEART.ORG ACLS CODES! This is a good starting point for Jose (big Megacode at end): In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previousy advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality ...

ACLS CERTIFICATION EXAM QUIZ 2020 |53 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? At least 24 hours You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment approach is best for this patient? Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible Which...

You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart rate of 92/min, non-labored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min and the pulse O2 is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. What is the preferred method of acces...

you find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood pressure is 92/50 mm hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. what assessment step is most important now? obtaining 12-lead e...

What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging. which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? Safety threat to 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? (strip missing displays PEA) IV or IO access After verifying unresponsiveness and...