BLS
What is your first action when find an unresponsive elderly man laying by his car?
Ensure the scene is safe-As the first responder on the scene, the first priority is to ensure that the scene is safe. You do not want to become a victim yourself.
What is the drug of choice to treat bradycardia?
Atropine
Who is the member of the code team who direct a code?
What kind of leadership is he implementing during the code?
Attending physician
Autocratic
What is the wave form representing atrial depolarization?
"P" wave
What is the most common route of administration of most cardiac drugs?
IV
What is the compressions rate for an adult CPR?
100-120 /min
What drug produce a short flat line after administration and it is use to treat supraventricular (SVT) Tachycardia?
Adenosine
Who provides client history and other information to the code team?
The primary nurse
What is the wave form representing ventricular repolarization?
"T" wave
What is the drug use to reverse a narcotic overdose?
Narcan
How long do you need to check for a pulse before starting compressions ?
10 seconds
AHA BLS Provider Manual p. 15
Healthcare providers should take no more than 10 seconds to check for a pulse before starting chest compressions.
What is the medication indicated for insulin shock
D 50%
What team member manage the airway?
Respiratory Therapist
What is the treatment of choice for a normal sinus rhythm?
None
When do we use defibrillation ?
V tach without a pulse and ventricular fibrilation
Where is the ideal position for you around the patient as a lone rescuer?
The ideal position when performing one rescuer CPR is at the victim’s side. You can give breaths and perform chest compressions when positioned at the victim’s side.
What are the first lines drugs to treat ventricular arrhythmias?
Lidocaine and amiodarone
Who is responsible for directing traffic during a code?
Nursing supervisor
What is the interval that signal ventricular depolarization and repolarization?
QT interval
What is the electrical treatment of choice for a sustain Tachycardia not responding to regular treatment (meds)?
Cardioversion
What is the foundation of CPR?
When providing chest compressions to an adult compress at a rate of 100-120/min.
What is the first line drug to treat a client with flat line?
Epinephrine
What member of the code team is an expert on medications?
Pharmacist
What is the complex that signal ventricular depolarization?
"QRS"
In this kind of rhythm the atria and the ventricles are beating independent and most of the time it requires a pacer?
3rd degree heart block