ACLS Exam prep with A+ Ratings

High Performance Teams - Resuscitation Triangle - ANSWER-Compressions, AED/Monitor Defibrillator, Airway Resuscitation Triangle: Compressions - ANSWER-Assess, 5 cycles of compressions, alternates with AED/defibrillator Resuscitation Triangle: AED/Monitor/Defibrillator - ANSWER-Brings and operates, alternates with compressor every 5 cycles/2 minutes/signs of fatigue Resuscitation Triangle: Airway - ANSWER-Opens airway, provides bag ventilation, inserts an airway as appropriate High Performance Teams - Leadership Roles - ANSWER-Team Leader, IV/IO/Medications, Timer/Recorder Leadership Roles: Team Leader - ANSWER-Necessary for every team, assigns roles, provides feedback, assumes responsiblity for unassigned roles Leadership Roles: IV/IO/Medications - ANSWER-ACLS provider role, initiates access, administers meds Leadership Roles: Timer/Recorder - ANSWER-Records the times of interventions/medications (announces when next meds are due), records frequency and duration of interruptions in compressions (communicates these to team leaders) BLS Assessment - ANSWER-1. Check responsiveness - tap and shout "Are you ok?" 2. Shout for nearby help and/or activate emergency response system and/or get AED/defibrillator 3. Check breathing and pulse - check for absent or abnormal breathing by scanning chest for movement (5-10 sec), simultaneously assess for carotid pulse (5-10 sec); if no pulse within 10 sec start CPR; if pulse start rescue breathing (1 breath every 5-6 sec) and reassess pulse every 2 min 4. Defibrillation - If pulseless, check for a shockable