ALS/ACLS - TEAM RESPONSE SCENARIO - JAVIER HERNANDEZ COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

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ALS/ACLS - TEAM RESPONSE SCENARIO - JAVIER
HERNANDEZ COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
QUESTION: This is the rhythm that the telemetry technician

observed on the cardiac monitor at the central telemetry station.

What is your interpretation of the rhythm on the cardiac monitor?


Ans: Sinus Bradycardia



QUESTION: Based on the primary assessment findings, what

additional actions should the team take?


Ans: 1. Ensure vascular access and administer atropine.

2. Administer supplemental oxygen.



QUESTION: Three minutes after the initial dose of atropine is

administered, Mr. Hernandez's heart rate has increased slightly to

34 bpm, but there is no change in his clinical condition. How should

Dr. Hudson direct the team's next actions?




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Ans: 1. "Valerie, please administer a second dose of atropine."

2. "Haley, please attach defibrillator/pacing pads."



QUESTION: What has the rhythm changed to?


Ans: Ventricular tachycardia



QUESTION: What is the appropriate next action for the team to take

at this time?


Ans: Check for responsiveness, breathing and a pulse.



QUESTION: Mr. Hernandez is found to be unresponsive, with no

pulse and no breathing. What is the appropriate next intervention?


Ans: Begin CPR and administer one shock.



QUESTION: After one shock and 2 minutes of CPR, the rhythm check

reveals no change in the rhythm. What is the appropriate next

intervention?


Ans: Resume CPR, administer one shock and administer epinephrine.



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