(ALS) Post-Test- Post-Resuscitation Care
Questions and Answers Verified 2024
Ideally, where should patients who achieve return of spontaneous circulation be
transported? - ANSWER-Center with cardiac catheterization capability
To what level should oxygen be titrated in patients who achieve return of spontaneous
circulation? - ANSWER-94%
What is the best way to identify pulmonary edema in post-cardiac arrest patients? -
ANSWER-Listen to lung sounds frequently.
What is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management for patients
who achieve return of spontaneous circulation and post-arrest coma? - ANSWER-12 to
24 hours
What is the recommended minimum systolic blood pressure target in patients who
achieve return of spontaneous circulation? - ANSWER-100 mm Hg
What is the temperature range goal for targeted temperature management in patients
who achieve return of spontaneous circulation with post-arrest coma? - ANSWER-32°C
to 36°C
Where should patients who achieve return of spontaneous circulation be transported? -
ANSWER-Center with PCI capability
Which is a complication of excessive ventilation? - ANSWER-Decreased cardiac output
Which of the following medications helps minimize tissue sloughing after accidental
extravasation of norepinephrine? - ANSWER-Phentolamine
Which of the following PO2 levels is associated with poor outcome in patients who
achieve return of spontaneous circulation? - ANSWER-400 mm Hg
Which of the following statements made by your EMT partner illustrates a need for
further training? - ANSWER-"Cardiac arrest patients need high-flow oxygen to improve
survival."
You are treating a 22-year-old patient who is in VF cardiac arrest. After an initial
defibrillation at 200 J, you notice an abrupt rise in EtCO2 and feel a strong pulse. The
patient's vital signs are BP 126/64, P 136, R 16, SpO2 96%, and she has a GCS of 3.
What should you do first? - ANSWER-Apply surface cooling blanket or ice packs.
Questions and Answers Verified 2024
Ideally, where should patients who achieve return of spontaneous circulation be
transported? - ANSWER-Center with cardiac catheterization capability
To what level should oxygen be titrated in patients who achieve return of spontaneous
circulation? - ANSWER-94%
What is the best way to identify pulmonary edema in post-cardiac arrest patients? -
ANSWER-Listen to lung sounds frequently.
What is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management for patients
who achieve return of spontaneous circulation and post-arrest coma? - ANSWER-12 to
24 hours
What is the recommended minimum systolic blood pressure target in patients who
achieve return of spontaneous circulation? - ANSWER-100 mm Hg
What is the temperature range goal for targeted temperature management in patients
who achieve return of spontaneous circulation with post-arrest coma? - ANSWER-32°C
to 36°C
Where should patients who achieve return of spontaneous circulation be transported? -
ANSWER-Center with PCI capability
Which is a complication of excessive ventilation? - ANSWER-Decreased cardiac output
Which of the following medications helps minimize tissue sloughing after accidental
extravasation of norepinephrine? - ANSWER-Phentolamine
Which of the following PO2 levels is associated with poor outcome in patients who
achieve return of spontaneous circulation? - ANSWER-400 mm Hg
Which of the following statements made by your EMT partner illustrates a need for
further training? - ANSWER-"Cardiac arrest patients need high-flow oxygen to improve
survival."
You are treating a 22-year-old patient who is in VF cardiac arrest. After an initial
defibrillation at 200 J, you notice an abrupt rise in EtCO2 and feel a strong pulse. The
patient's vital signs are BP 126/64, P 136, R 16, SpO2 96%, and she has a GCS of 3.
What should you do first? - ANSWER-Apply surface cooling blanket or ice packs.
