ALS/ACLS - TEAM RESPONSE SCENARIO - JAVIER
HERNANDEZ COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
QUESTION: This is the rhythm that the telemetry technician
observed on the cardiac monitor at the central telemetry station.
What is your interpretation of the rhythm on the cardiac monitor?
Ans: Sinus Bradycardia
QUESTION: Based on the primary assessment findings, what
additional actions should the team take?
Ans: 1. Ensure vascular access and administer atropine.
2. Administer supplemental oxygen.
QUESTION: Three minutes after the initial dose of atropine is
administered, Mr. Hernandez's heart rate has increased slightly to
34 bpm, but there is no change in his clinical condition. How should
Dr. Hudson direct the team's next actions?
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Ans: 1. "Valerie, please administer a second dose of atropine."
2. "Haley, please attach defibrillator/pacing pads."
QUESTION: What has the rhythm changed to?
Ans: Ventricular tachycardia
QUESTION: What is the appropriate next action for the team to take
at this time?
Ans: Check for responsiveness, breathing and a pulse.
QUESTION: Mr. Hernandez is found to be unresponsive, with no
pulse and no breathing. What is the appropriate next intervention?
Ans: Begin CPR and administer one shock.
QUESTION: After one shock and 2 minutes of CPR, the rhythm check
reveals no change in the rhythm. What is the appropriate next
intervention?
Ans: Resume CPR, administer one shock and administer epinephrine.
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