ACLS Practical Application - Section 3 of 3 in Pre-Course Assessment 2023 GRADED A+

A patient has been resuscitated from cardiac arrest. During post-ROSC treatment, the patient becomes unresponsive, with the rhythm shown here (VT shown). Which action is indicated next? - ANSWER Give an immediate unsynchronized high-energy shock (defibrillation dose) After initiation of CPR and 1 shock for ventricular fibrillation, this rhythm is present on the rhythm check (vfib shown). A second shock is given, and chest compressions are resumed immediately. An IV is in place, and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible chest rise. What is your next action? - ANSWER Give epinephrine 1mg IV/IO What action should you take immediately after providing an AED shock? - ANSWER Resume chest compressions What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR? - ANSWER 100 - 120 compressions per minute A patient's 12-lead ECG is transmitted by paramedics and shows a STEMI. When the patient arrives in the emergency department, the rhythm shown here is seen on the cardiac monitor (sinus rhythm 92 w/ STEMI). The patient has a moderate resolution of chest pain (5/10) after 3 doses of sublingual nitroglycerin. Blood pressure is 104/70 mm Hg. Which intervention is most