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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 - correct answer. a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP

For STEMI pt, maximum goal time for ED door-to-balloon-inflation time for PCI? a. 150 mins b. 180 mins c. 120 mins d. 90 mins - correct answer. 90 mins

Which is the recommended oral dose of ASA for a pt w/ suspected ACS? a. 81 mg b. 325-650 mg c. 160-325 mg d. 40 mg - correct answer. 160-325 mg

chest compressions during for adult rate - correct answer. 100-120/min

effect of excessive ventilation

a. decresed cardiac output b. decreased intrathoracic pressure c. increased perfusion pressure d. increased venous return - correct answer. decreased cardiac output

temperature to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest - correct answer. 32-36C

3 mins into cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. Capnography shows a persistent waveform & a PETCO2 of 8mmHg. What is the significance of the finding? a. chest compression may not be effective b. The endotrachael tube is in the esophagus c. the team is ventilating the patient too often d. the patient meets the criteria for termination of efforts - correct answer. a. chest compression may not be effective

Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. to assess CPR quality, you should - correct answer. monitor the patient's PETCO

In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to confirm & monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube? - correct answer. continous waveform capnography

A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. - correct answer. answer has to do with acute coronary syndrome

A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. What do we do? a. chest compression b. vasoactive meds c. vascular access d. advanced airway - correct answer. a. chest compression

A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. Despite 2 defib attempt, the patient remains in V-fib. Which drug & dose should be given? a. lidocaine 1 mg/kg b. amiodarone 300mg

c. epi 1mg d. atropine 1 mg - correct answer. epi 1 mg

A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. despite the drug provided above & continuous CPR, the patient remains in v-fib. which drug should be given next? a. atropine 1mg b. mag sulfate 1g c. amiodarone 300mg d. epi 1 mg - correct answer. c. amiodarone 300mg

A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic, and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40, respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. The patient has returned of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) & is not able to follow commands. Which immediate post-cardiac arrest care intervention do you choose for the patient? a. extubate b. check glucose c. give epi d. initiate targeted temp. management - correct answer. initiate targeted temperature management (the guideline no longer has post-arrest optimal glucose level)

A 45M has coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today, he is in severe distress & crushing chest discomfort. he is pale, diaphoretic, & cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak. Blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 bpm & O2 is 89%. cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which quickly changed to v-fib. what would you have done first if the patient had not gone into v-fib? a. give atropine 1mg b. establish IV c. do a 12 lead d. performed synchronized cardioversion - correct answer. performed synchronized cardioversion

During post-cardiac arrest, which is recommended duration of targeted temp. management after reaching the correct temperature range? a. at least 24 hours b. 0-8 hour c. at least 36 hours d. at least 48 hours - correct answer. at least 24 hours

which is the primary purpose of medical emergency team or rapid response team? a. provide diagnostic consultation to emergency department patients

b. provide online consultation to EMS personnel c. improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration d. improving care for patients admitted to critical care units - correct answer. c. improving patient outcomes by identifying & treating early clinical deterioration

A patient is respiratory distress, 70/50, presents with lead 2 ECG shown. appropriate treatment? a. defibrillation b. perform synchronized cardioversion c. administering adenosine 6mg IV pust d. perform vagal maneuvers - correct answer. performing synchronized cardioversion

which of these tests should be performed for a patient w/ suspected stroke w/in 25 mins of hospital arrival? a. coagulation studies b. cardiac enzymes c. noncontrast CT scan of the head d. 12 lead ECG - correct answer. non-contrast CT scan of the head

Which of the following signs are likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? a. slow, weak pulse rate b. cyanosis c. irregular, weak pulse d. agonal gasps - correct answer. d. agnoal gasps

a patient is being resuscitated in a very noisy environment. A team member thinks he heard an order of 500mg of amiodarone IV. which is the best response from the team member? - correct answer. I have an order to give 500mg of amiodarone IV. Is this correct?

Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? - correct answer. resume CPR, starting with chest compression

A responder is caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath, 68/50 mmHg, heart rate 190/min. The patient's lead 2 ECG is shown. Which best characterizes this patient's rhythm? - correct answer. unstable supraventicular tachycardia

which is one way to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? - correct answer. continue CPR while the defibrillator charges

A 68F lightheadedness, nausea, chest discomfort. Your assessment finds her awake & responsive but ill-appearing, pale, and grossly diaphoretic. Her radial pulse is weak, thready & fast. Your are unable to get a BP. She has no obvious dependent edema, & her neck veins are flat. Her lung sounds are equal w/ moderate rales present bilaterally.

The cardiac monitor shows rhythm seen here. Based on the patient's initial assessment, what adult ACLS algorithm should you follow? - correct answer. tachycardia wide complex (monophasic) tachycardia

A 68F lightheadedness, nausea, chest discomfort. Your assessment finds her awake & responsive but ill-appearing, pale, and grossly diaphoretic. Her radial pulse is weak, thready & fast. Your are unable to get a BP. She has no obvious dependent edema, & her neck veins are flat. Her lung sounds are equal w/ moderate rales present bilaterally. The cardiac monitor shows rhythm seen here. After your initial assessment, which intervention should be preformed? - correct answer. synchronized cardioversiion

A 68F lightheadedness, nausea, chest discomfort. Your assessment finds her awake & responsive but ill-appearing, pale, and grossly diaphoretic. Her radial pulse is weak, thready & fast. Your are unable to get a BP. She has no obvious dependent edema, & her neck veins are flat. Her lung sounds are equal w/ moderate rales present bilaterally. The cardiac monitor shows rhythm seen here. If the patient became apnic & pulseless but the rhythm remained the same, which would take the highest priority? - correct answer. perform defibrillation

Which best describes the rhythm? - correct answer. monomorphic ventricular tachycardia

A patient in stable narrow-complex tachycardia with a peripheral IV in place is refractory to the 1st dose of adenosine. Which dose would you administer next? - correct answer. 12mg

You instruct a team member to give 0.5mg atropine IV. Which response is an example of closed-loop communication? - correct answer. I'll draw up 0.5mg of atropine

A patient has a witnessed loss of consciousness. The lead 2 ECG is shown. appropriate treatment? - correct answer. defibrillation

You have completed 2 mins of CPR. The ECG monitor shows the lead 2 rhythm, and the patient has no pulse. Another member of your team resumes chest compression, and an IV is in place. Which do you do next? - correct answer. Give epi 1mg IV

to properly ventilate a patient w/ perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? - correct answer. once every 5-6 seconds

Which is the recommended 1st IV dose of amiodarone for a patient w/ refractory ventricular fibrillation? - correct answer. 300mg

Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during BLS assessment? - correct answer. 5-10 seconds

Which best describes an action taken by the team leader to avoid inefficiencies during a resuscitation attempt? - correct answer. clearly delegate tasks

Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compression? - correct answer. 10 seconds

If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which best describes the action that the team leader or other team members should take? - correct answer. address the team member immediately

Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient w/ a sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? - correct answer. coronary reperfusion-capable medical center

which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? - correct answer. measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible

A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is beyond the team member's scope of practice. Which action should the team member take? - correct answer. ask for a new task or role

What is the minimum systolic blood pressure one should attempt to achieve w/ fluid administration or vasoactive agents in a hypotensive post-cardiac arrest patient who achieves return of spontaneous circulation? - correct answer. 90 mmHg

You are evaluating a 58M w/ chest discomfort, BP 92/50, heart rate 92/min, his non- labored respiratory rate is 14 bpm, and his pulse oximetry reading is 97%. Which assessment step is most important now? - correct answer. obtaining a 12 lead

As a team leader, when do you tell the chest compressors to switch? - correct answer. about every 2 minutes

The patient's pulse ox shows a reading of 84% on room air. Which initial action do you take? - correct answer. apply oxygen (I think I put Bag valve mask for this and I got it wrong)