ACLS REVIEW 1

What would you do while charging the defibrillator in order to minimize interruptions?

• Continue chest compressions

• Clear everyone from the patient

• Watch the rhythm

• Check a pulse

What is the rate of compressions for an adult patient?

• 120-130

• 100-110

• 90-100

• 100-120

The initial dose of Amiodarone in cardiac arrest (VF or Pulseless VT) is _____mg

• 150mg

• 200mg

• 300mg

• 360mg

What should you do if EMS is calling to tell you they are bringing a stroke patient but your CT scanner is not available?

• Tell them they have to wait

• Tell them to go somewhere else where a CT can be performed in 20 minutes

• Manage the stroke without doing a CT

• Send the patien to the trauma center

If a patient is UNSTABLE with a Ventricular Tachycardia rhythm, you should:

• Apply vagal maneuvers

• Defibrillate

• Cardiovert

• Give Adenosine

The best way to confirm good ET Tube placement is:

• Listen to lung sounds

• Check capnography

• Look for increase in oxygen saturation

• look for condensation in the tube indicating warm exhaled air

What do you do IMMEDIATELY after defibrillation?

• Check a pulse

• Check the Rhythm

• Check ET Tube placement

• Start chest compressions

For a pulseless patient, _____mg of Epinephrine should be administered every 3-5 minutes.

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 10

Assessing for a pulse should take no more than ___ seconds.

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 10

Target temperature management should last for ______ hours.

• 8

• 12

• 24

• 48