ACLS basics and STEMI ( Updated 2024 ) Complete Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
1. Physiologic ADULT pt criteria for determination of when to act:
Answer:
-Airway Compromise -RR <6/min -RR >30/min -HR <40/min -HR >140/min -SBP <90 -*Symptomatic HTN* -Unexpected dec. in LOC -*Unexplained Agitation* -*Seizure* -Significant dec. in Urine Output
- The purpose of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) or Medical Emergency Team (MET) is
to..Answer: Improve pt outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration
- What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt the activation of a rapid response
system?
Answer: Symptomatic HTN, Seizure, Unexplained Agitation
4. 4 elements of an integrated system of care:
Answer: Structure, Processes, System, and patient outcomes
- Element "Structure" includes what 3 things?
Answer: people, education, equipment
- Element "Process" includes what 3 things?
Answer: protocols, policies, procedures
- Element "System" includes what 3 things?
Answer: programs, organization, culture
- Element "Patient Outcome" includes what 3 things?
Answer: Satisfaction, safety, quality
- What is the primary purpose of the RRT or MET?
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- In-patient cardiac arrest is often preceded by?
Answer: Changes in the pt's vital signs.
- What happens when teams rapidly assess and intervene when patients have abnormal
vital signs?
Answer: The number of in-hospital cardiac arrests decreases.
12. The chain of Survival is a metaphor used to organize and describe:
Answer: the integrated set of time-sensitive coordinated actions necessary to maximize survival
- Among others, which of the following factors has been associated with improved survival
in pts with cardiac arrest?
Answer: immediate high-quality CPR
- Team Leader Role (focuses on comprehensive pt care)
Answer:
-organizes the group -Monitors individual performance of the team -backs up team members -trains and coaches -facilitates understanding
-focuses on comprehensive pt care -Places advanced airway
- CPR Coach (supports performance of high-quality BLS skills)
Answer:
-coordinates initiation of CPR -Coaches to improve quality chest compressions -coaches to improve high quality ventilations -states guideline targets -minimizes length of pauses in compressions
- which is the best example of a role of a team member?
Answer: Prepared to fulfill their role responsibilities
- To function effectively, a high performance team needs to focus on (4 things):
Answer: Timing, Quality, Coordination, and Administration
18. Timing explanation (5):
Answer:
-Time to first compression -time of first shock
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