ACLS Questions and Answers (2022/2023) Rated A

Targeted temperature management - adults. 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F). Titrate inspired O2 to... the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to avoid complications associated with O2 toxicity. Mean arterial pressure goal 65 mm Hg or greater A team leader should be able to explain why it is essential to... push hard and fast in center of chest. ensure complete chest recoil. minimize interruptions in compressions. avoid excessive ventilation. A team member should be... clear about role assignments. prepared to fill their responsibilities. well practiced in resuscitation. knowledgeable about algorithms. committed to success. Resuscitation triangle (3) Compressor: assessed pt, 5 cycles chest compressions, alternates with AED person every 5 cycles or 2 min. AED/Defibrillator Monitor: brings and operates AED, places monitor where it can be seen by team leader, alternates with compressor every 5 cycles or 2 min. Airway: Opens airway, provides bag-mask ventilation, inserts airway adjuncts as appropriate. Leadership roles (3) Team leader: every team needs one. assigns roles to team members, makes treatment decisions, provides feedback, assumes responsibility for roles not assigned. Meds: Initiates IV/IO access, administers meds. Time recorder: records time of interventions & medications and announces when next are due, records frequency and duration of interruptions in compressions, communicates to the team leader.