ACLS Study Notes Exam Questions and Verified Answers

Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - ANSWER- What are the shockable rhythms? - ANSWER-VF and pulseless VT What are nonshockable rhythms? - ANSWER-Asystole/ PEA Reversible causes of cardiac arrest (H's) - ANSWER-Hypovolemia Hypothermia Hypo/Hyperkalemia Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis) Hypoxia Reversible causes of cardiac arrest (T's) - ANSWER-Toxins Tension Pneumothorax Tamponade, Cardiac Thrombosis, coronary Thrombosis, pulmonary How often do we give Epinephrine in a cardiac arrest (dose and rate) - ANSWER-1 mg every 3-5 minutes (after IV access) When do we give Epinephrine for pVT/VF? - ANSWER-after the second shock then q 3-5 minutes When do we give Amiodarone - ANSWER-ONLY pVT/VF and after the shock following Epi administration (rotate Epi and Amiodarone) First Amiodarone dose - ANSWER-300 mg Second Amiodarone dose - ANSWER-150 mg