Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Study Questions and Answers

Which of these tests should be performed for a pt with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 min after hospital arrival? Noncontrast CT scan of head Which best describes this rhythm? Monomorphic Vent Tach Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of mandible You are caring for a pt with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs of hemorrhage. The pt does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best for this pt? Give fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible and consider endovascular therapy Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive pt? Agonal gasps You are evaluating a 58YO man with chest discomfort. His BP is 92/50 mmHG, his HR is 92/min, his nonlabored RR is 14/min, and his pulse ox is 97%. Which assessment step is most important now? Obtaining a 12-lead ECG During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? At least 24 hours Your rescue team arrives to find a 59YO man lying on the kitchen floor. You determine that he is unresponsive. What is the next step in your assessment and management of this pt? Check the pt's breathing and pulse (SET) A 45YO man had coronary stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe distress and is reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. Pale, diaphoretic, cool to touch, weak radial pulse, BP 64/40 mmHg, RR 28/min, 89% RA. VTach changed to VFib. On the basis of this pt's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? Acute Coronary Syndrome