EGAN'S CHAPTER 38 EMERGENCY
CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
abdominal thrust - ANSWER external pressure forcefully exerted on the abdomen, under the diaphragm,
to expel obstructing objects from the upper airway
active compression decompression (ACD) - ANSWER uses a hand-held suction device, applied mid-
sternum, to compress the chest then actively decompress the chest after each compression during CPR
active compression decompression device - ANSWER a hand-held suction device, applied mid-sternum,
which compresses the chest then actively decompress the chest after each compression during CPR
advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) - ANSWER emergency medical procedures beyond basic life
support; they include the establishment of an intravenous fluid line, defibrillation, drug administration,
control of cardiac arrhythmias, and use of ventilatory equipment. Usually requires direct or indirect
supervision by a physician.
automatic external defibrillator (AED) - ANSWER a portable automatic device designed to perform
defibrillation on patients outside of a hospital.
basic life support (BLS) - ANSWER cardiopulmonary resuscitation designed to reinstitute either
circulatory or respiratory function without the use of equipment or drugs
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANSWER basic emergency procedure for life support consisting of
artificial respiration and manual external cardiac massage
cardioversion - ANSWER the use of electrical energy to bring an abnormal heart rhythm back to normal
defibrillation - ANSWER termination of ventricular fibrillation by delivering a direct electrical
countershock to the patient's precordium
, gastric inflation - ANSWER the introduction of air into the stomach and intestines
impedance threshold device - ANSWER valve used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to decrease
intrathoracic pressure and improve venous return to the heart
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - ANSWER advanced resuscitation beyond the ABC's of basic
resuscitation delivered to pediatric patients
synchronized cardioversion - ANSWER the delivery of countershock synchronized with the heart's
electrical activity
CABD - ANSWER circulation
airway
breathing
defibrillation
ACLS - ANSWER advanced cardiovascular life support
AED - ANSWER automated external defibrillators
AHA - ANSWER American Heart Association
BLS - ANSWER basic life support
SCA - ANSWER sudden cardiac arrest
CDC - ANSWER center for disease control
CNS - ANSWER central nervous system
CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
abdominal thrust - ANSWER external pressure forcefully exerted on the abdomen, under the diaphragm,
to expel obstructing objects from the upper airway
active compression decompression (ACD) - ANSWER uses a hand-held suction device, applied mid-
sternum, to compress the chest then actively decompress the chest after each compression during CPR
active compression decompression device - ANSWER a hand-held suction device, applied mid-sternum,
which compresses the chest then actively decompress the chest after each compression during CPR
advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) - ANSWER emergency medical procedures beyond basic life
support; they include the establishment of an intravenous fluid line, defibrillation, drug administration,
control of cardiac arrhythmias, and use of ventilatory equipment. Usually requires direct or indirect
supervision by a physician.
automatic external defibrillator (AED) - ANSWER a portable automatic device designed to perform
defibrillation on patients outside of a hospital.
basic life support (BLS) - ANSWER cardiopulmonary resuscitation designed to reinstitute either
circulatory or respiratory function without the use of equipment or drugs
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - ANSWER basic emergency procedure for life support consisting of
artificial respiration and manual external cardiac massage
cardioversion - ANSWER the use of electrical energy to bring an abnormal heart rhythm back to normal
defibrillation - ANSWER termination of ventricular fibrillation by delivering a direct electrical
countershock to the patient's precordium
, gastric inflation - ANSWER the introduction of air into the stomach and intestines
impedance threshold device - ANSWER valve used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to decrease
intrathoracic pressure and improve venous return to the heart
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - ANSWER advanced resuscitation beyond the ABC's of basic
resuscitation delivered to pediatric patients
synchronized cardioversion - ANSWER the delivery of countershock synchronized with the heart's
electrical activity
CABD - ANSWER circulation
airway
breathing
defibrillation
ACLS - ANSWER advanced cardiovascular life support
AED - ANSWER automated external defibrillators
AHA - ANSWER American Heart Association
BLS - ANSWER basic life support
SCA - ANSWER sudden cardiac arrest
CDC - ANSWER center for disease control
CNS - ANSWER central nervous system
