Exam Preview for 2312: Cracking the Code: ACLS Strategies to Combat

Cracking the Code: ACLS Strategies to Combat the 4 Deadly Rhythms of Cardiac Arrest

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1. What should you do if you are unsure about the presence of a pulse during CPR? Stop CPR immediately Begin cycles of compressions and ventilations Perform only rescue breathing Wait for the AED to arrive
2. When would one choose to use an AED over a manual defibrillator? When the patient's condition is stable When the provider’s skills are not adequate for rhythm interpretation When there is no access to IV medications When the patient has a pacemaker
3. Which physiologic monitoring parameter indicates the need to improve compressions and vasopressor therapy if the value is below 10mmHg during CPR? Coronary Perfusion Pressures Quantitative Waveform Capnography Diastolic Blood Pressure Central Venous Oxygen Saturation
4. What does a PEA with a narrow QRS complex likely indicate? Cardiac-related issue Sinus rhythm Asystole Non-cardiac-related issue
5. Which of the following is a reason to terminate resuscitation efforts? Patient age over 80 Previous cardiac arrest Rigor mortis CPR lasting more than 20 minutes