ACLS/BLS Exam Questions and Top Rated Answers

pulse check should be no longer than - ANSWER-10-15s rate of good compression - ANSWER-100-120 depth of good compression - ANSWER-2inches, no more than 2.4 switch compressors every - ANSWER-2min with a perfusing rhythm squeeze bag every - ANSWER-5-6s excessive ventilation dec - ANSWER-cardiac output recommended dose of ASA in STEMI - ANSWER-160-325mg stable brady protocol - ANSWER-monitor, observe, get expert consult unstable brady tx - ANSWER-atropine 0.5mg IV q3-5min, max 3mg if atropine ineffective in brady give - ANSWER-dopamine (2-10mcg/kg/min) epinephrine (2-10mcg/kg/min) transcutaneous pacing if unstable tachy with a pulse - ANSWER-synchronized cardioversion if stable, narrow tachy with a pulse - ANSWER-12 lead vagal maneuvers adenosine 6mg bolus, followed by 12mg biphasic joules - ANSWER-120-200