ACLS Study Guide 3 (Latest 2023 - 2024)
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- Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess
CPR quality, which should you do?
Answer: Monitor the patient's PetCO2
- Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a
patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return a spontaneous circulation in the field?
Answer: Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
- Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac
arrest in an unresponsive patient?
Answer: Cyanosis
- Which type of atrioventricular (AV) block best describes this
rhythm?
Answer: Second degree atrioventricular (AV) block type I
- To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how
often do you squeeze the bag?
Answer: Once every 5 to 6 seconds
- In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable
method to confirm and monitor correct placement of an endotracheal (ET) tube?
Answer: Con tinous waveform capnography 1 / 2
- 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?
Answer: Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible
- Which best describes this rhythm?
Answer: Third-degree atrioventricular block
- What is the recommended range from which a temperature
should be selected and maintained constantly to achieve targeted management after cardiac arrest?
Answer: 32 degrees celsius to 36 degrees Celsius
- Which is the recommended first intravenous (IV) dose of
amiodarone for a patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation?
Answer: 300mg
- Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or
rapid response team?
Answer: Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating
early clinical deterioration
- Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation
attempt?
Answer: Re sume CPR, starting with chest compressions
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