ACLS Study Cards| 46 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Primary Survey correct answer: ABCD A-airway B-breathing C-circulation D-defibrilation Secondary Survey correct answer: IAID I-intabate (if resp. arrest or can't get good venitlaiton) A-access airway I-IV/IO access for Drugs D-differential diagnosis (H's & T's) What do you do with a non responsive patient? correct answer: 1st survey, then second survey Med Administration correct answer: -IV access: large bore 18 g -Site: AC -always flush after med admin What do you do if AED determines non-shockable rhythm? correct answer: continue chest compressions What is PEA? correct answer: Pulseless electrical activity (ECG shows activity but there is no pulse felt in patient) ACLS Survey correct answer: ABCD A-airway B-breathing C-circulation D-defibrilation ACLS Airway Survey correct answer: SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN when indicated: -100% for cardiac arrest -titrate others to achieve >94% O2 sats MONITOR VENTILATION EFFECTIVENESS by: -chest rise/fall -cyanosis -O2 sats -waveform capnography AVOID EXCESSIVE VENTILATION How many ventilations do you provide when patient is in cardiac arrest? With an advanced airway? In respiratory arrest only? correct answer: