Acls Starn Exam 2024

Which one of the following is not considered a potential cause of cardiac arrest in a pregnant patient? Premature labor A 49-year-old patient is stable but experiencing supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Vagal maneuvers are not effective. Which pharmacologic treatment should be initiated? Adenosine 6mg to start Which medication may be administered when caring for a patient in cardiac arrest with a nonshockable rhythm? Epinephrine You witness a woman collapse at the movie theater. You shout for help; and as you reach the woman's side, you are prepared to do what? Rapid assessment. If utilizing wave form capnography/end tidal CO2 to evaluate ventilation, what will you notice if the patient's respiratory status worsens? A rise in value What should waveform capnography look like? A rounded rectangle and should be between 35 and 45 Which of the following is not in the refractory bradycardia treatment sequence? Norepinephrine In which of the following situations would a resuscitative cesarean delivery (RCD) be indicated? If you've performed cpr more than 5 minA third shock has just been delivered to a patient in cardiac arrest. Which of the following medications would be appropriate to administer to the patient at this time? Amiodarone A 65-year old woman presents to the emergency department complaining of dyspnea and exhaustion. She is pale and diaphoretic, with weak pulses, and the cardiac monitor shows a bradyarrhythmia. What is the first-line therapy for this patient? Atropine 1mg An adult male next to you at a ballgame starts choking on a hot dog. Holding his throat and nods yes to help. What type of assistance might you offer him first? Back blows Pick the statements that is true regarding cardiac arrest Flush IV or IO medications with 10-20 ml's of NS End perfusion (blood pressure) maintenance is a critical component in maintaining and keeping hemodynamic stability in a patient experiencing an acute coronary syndrome or dysrhythmia. Such medications that may lower blood pressure should be avoided or discontinued if the patient's blood pressure is 90 mmHg systolic or below. Some medications of concern are (Choose all that apply) Beta blockers, opioid, nitrates Which of the patient's home medications could cause an unwanted bradycardia in the patient? (Choose all that apply) Beta Blockers Cardiac glycoside such as digitalis Calcium Channel Blockers The earliest stage of respiratory compromise is known as? Respiratory distress