How long do you perform a pulse check during the BLS assessment
5-10 seconds
What would the patient's heart rate be to be considered bradycardia?
Less than 50
How often can you administer Epinephrine 1mg per ACLS protocol?
Every 3-5 mins.
What is the correct compression rate?
100-120/min
When we see tachycardia, what are two things we need to establish to ensure we follow the correct algorithm?
1. Is the patient stable or unstable?
2. Is it wide or narrow complex?
What is the dose for Amiodarone if the patient is pulseless?
300mg
What is the maximum interval you should have a break in compressions?
If you patient is in v-fib, what is your first line of treatment?
Debrillation
What is the initial does of Adenosine?
6mg
What does ABC stand for?
Airway Breathing Circulation
Second-Degree Type 1 (Wenckebach)
What is the correct dose of Atropine?
1mg
What is the ventilation to compression ratio with 2 rescuers?
30 compressions : 2 Ventiliations
Your PR interval is greater than .2, what is your rhythm?
First-Degree Block
What is the dose for Aspirin in ACS?
162mg-325mg