ACLS Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

What is the priority intervention for a patient with a narrow-complex tachycardia (160 BPM) and a blood pressure of 72/48 mmHg? A. Perform immediate synchronized cardio version B. Administer amiodarone, 150 mg IV over 10 minutes C. Perform carotid massage D. Administer adenosine, 6 mg via rapid IV push A. Perform immediate synchronized cardio version Recommended for a aptient with signs of hemodynamic compromise and a superventricualr tachycardia. A vagal maneuver, such as carotid massage, is recommended for a aptient with a narrow-complex tachycardia if the rhythm is regular and there are no signs and syptoms of hemodynaic compromise. A patient enters the emergency department in respiratory compromise. The team is monitoring the patient using capnography and identifies that ETCO2 levels are initially 33 mmHg and alter 40 mmHg. From these readings, the team identifies that the patient is progressing in what stage of respiratory compromise?