ALS/ACLS - Team Response Scenario - Javier
Hernandez [2025]
Sinus Bradycardia - answers✔✔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?
1. Ensure vascular access and administer atropine.
2. Administer supplemental oxygen. - answers✔✔Based on the primary assessment findings,
what additional actions should the team take?
1. "Valerie, please administer a second dose of atropine."
2. "Haley, please attach defibrillator/pacing pads." - answers✔✔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?
Ventricular tachycardia - answers✔✔What has the rhythm changed to?
Check for responsiveness, breathing and a pulse. - answers✔✔What is the appropriate next
action for the team to take at this time?
Begin CPR and administer one shock. - answers✔✔Mr. Hernandez is found to be unresponsive,
with no pulse and no breathing. What is the appropriate next intervention?
Hernandez [2025]
Sinus Bradycardia - answers✔✔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?
1. Ensure vascular access and administer atropine.
2. Administer supplemental oxygen. - answers✔✔Based on the primary assessment findings,
what additional actions should the team take?
1. "Valerie, please administer a second dose of atropine."
2. "Haley, please attach defibrillator/pacing pads." - answers✔✔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?
Ventricular tachycardia - answers✔✔What has the rhythm changed to?
Check for responsiveness, breathing and a pulse. - answers✔✔What is the appropriate next
action for the team to take at this time?
Begin CPR and administer one shock. - answers✔✔Mr. Hernandez is found to be unresponsive,
with no pulse and no breathing. What is the appropriate next intervention?
