ACLS and PALS Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

what should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? safety to threat providers? Brainpower Read More After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate CPR with adequate bag-mask ventilation. The patient's lead II ECG appears below. What is your next action? IV or IO access After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you...

You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm Hg, the heart rate is 92/min, the nonlabored respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min, and the pulse oximetry reading is 97%. What assessment step is most important now? Obtaining a 12 lead ECG. What is the ...

what should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? safety to threat providers?

Primary Survey ABCD A-airway B-breathing C-circulation D-defibrilation Secondary Survey IAID I-intabate (if resp. arrest or can't get good venitlaiton) A-access airway I-IV/IO access for Drugs D-differential diagnosis (H's & T's) What do you do with a non responsive patient? 1st survey, then second survey Med Administration -IV access: large bore 18 g -Site: AC

What is a system? a group of interdependent components that regularly interact to form a whole What does healthcare delivery require? Structure and processes that when integrated produce a system What are the 4 elements of the system of care? structure, processes, system, and patient outcome What is the reason for systems? for individuals and groups to share information, so that they can evaluate and improve their system What are important components of team approach? Leadership and ac...

Which class of medications commonly given to patients with acute coronary syndromes may be adversely affected by morphine administration A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors B. Oral antiplatelet medications C. Beta blockers D. Calcium channel blockers Oral antiplatelet medications What is a benefit of morphine when given for the management of acute coronary syndromes? A. Central nervous system analgesia B. Increases systemic vascular resistance C. Increases left ventricular preload D. Vasoc...

PALS CPR CARDIAC ARREST, SHOCK EXAM Q & A 2024

PALS CPR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS & FAILURE EXAM Q & A 2024