ACLS: A Systematic Approach questions with complete solutions

What is the systematic approach for having ROSC? correct answer: - BLS Assessment - Primary Assessment (A, B, C, D, and E) - Secondary Assessment (SAMPLE, H's and T's) What is to be done immediately after determination of scene safetly? correct answer: The ACLS provider must determine the patient's level of consciousness The Systematic Approach correct answer: What do you do if you are unsure about a pulse? correct answer: Begin CPR and ventilations immediately. What does the BLS assessment stress? correct answer: Early compressions and early defibrillation What does the BLS assessment not include? correct answer: BLS assessment does not include advanced interventions: advanced airways or medication administration What is the goal when starting the BLS assessment? correct answer: Supporting a restoring effective oxygenation, ventilation and circulation until ROSC or initiation of ACLS interventions What are atonal gasps and what will the patient look like? correct answer: Not normal breathing and may be present in the first minute after cardiac arrest. Patient who gasps usually looks like they are drawing in air very quickly. The mouth may be open and the jaw, head, or neck may move with gasps. Gasps may appear forceful or weak