BLS
The maximum allowed time for pause in chest compressions
what is 10 seconds
this is the first line drug for any rhythm without a pulse
What is Epi
maximum time someone should assess a pulse during initial assessment
What is 5-10 seconds
rhythm characterised by wide complex QRS that all appear the same, no P wave visible and rates greater than 100 bpm
What is monomorphic V Tach
repeating directions back to the ordering party before carrying out request is know as this type of communication
What is closed loop
The rate you should maintain doing compressions on an adult in arrest
What is 100 to 120 compressions per minute
This is the Epi dose for the adult patient
What is 1mg of 1 to 10,000
after determining a Pt. is unresponsive what is your next assessment.
What is to check breathing and pulse
rhythm characterised by chaotic rate and appearance, no P wave visible and has no palpable pulses.
What is Ventricular Fibrillation
Suspected stemi patients should be at a cath lab within how many minutes after medical contact
What is 90 minutes
Ventilate every ___ seconds for someone with a pulse but not breathing
What is 6
Aspirin is administered to a suspected AMI patient how and dose
what is orally non enteric coated 162 to 325mg
Pt presents low BP altered LOC only to pain with V Tach and a pulse what should your next action be.
what is synchronized cardioversion
rhythm characterised by narrow QRS that all appear the same, P wave visible and rates greater than 150 bpm also has rapid onset.
What is Supraventricular tachycardia
A new concept in how to increase chest compression fraction is to do this at 1 minute 45 seconds after last evaluation.
What is pre-charge the defibrillator
This type of respirations are indicative of cardiac arrest
What is agonal gasps
Dose and name of antiarrhythmic medication administered after 3 defibrillations that starts with L
what is Lidocaine 1mg/Kg
Pt presents with symptoms of a stroke what test should be done within 20 upon arrival to the ED.
What is a non contrast CT of their head
rhythm characterised by a pattern of skipped QRS complexes, P wave visible but a PR interval that prolongs in a regular pattern until the QRS drops.
What is 2nd degree type 1 heart block(Wenckebach)
what is the most reliable method to monitor correct placement of an et tube9 and CPR performance
What is continuous wave form capnography
This change to CPR has to be performed while doing CPR on a pregnant patient
What is manually displace uterus to the left
Your patient is stable and shows a rapid narrow complex tachycardia what medication and first dose can be used.
What is adenosine 6mg rapid IV push
Pt presents with very high bp, low respirations and low pulse what condition should assessed for quickly.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke
rhythm characterised by QRS that all appear the same and at a regular interval, and P wave that do the same but do not corollate with the QRS complexes
What is 3rd degree heart block (Complete heart block)
Post cardiac arrest hypothermic treatment should last at least this many hours
What is 24 hours