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[ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > Approach to Stroke Care > Goals of Stroke Care; page 76]. Start fibrinolytic therapy as soon as possible, C. Order an echocardiogram before fibrinolytic administration, Start fibrinolytic therapy in appropriate patients (those without contraindications) within 1 hour of hospital arrival and 3 hours from symptom onset. Which action should the team member take? B. 5 to 10 seconds Check the pulse for 5 to 10 seconds. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 2: Systems of Care > Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation > Foundational Facts: Medical Emergency Teams and Rapid Response Teams; page 15], This ECG rhythm strip shows second-degree atrioventricular block type I. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106]. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106]. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Respiratory Arrest Case > Management of Respiratory Arrest > Critical Concepts: Avoiding Excessive Ventilation; page 47], A. Which dose would you administer next? Her lung sounds are equal, with moderate rales present bilaterally. A 3-year-old child presents with a high fever and a petechial rash. Based on this patients initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? Your preference has been saved. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Recommendations; page 137], This ECG rhythm strip shows a monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. Which treatment approach is best for this patient? On the basis of this patient's initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? and that they have had sufficient practice. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Overview of PostCardiac Arrest Care; page 146], B. Combining this article with numerous conversations A. Which dose would you administer next? way and at the right time. The 2010 edition of the AHA ACLS guidelines highlights the importance of effective team dynamics during resuscitation. role but the roles of the other resuscitation, This will help each team member anticipate The team leader also provides feedback to the team and assumes any team roles that other team members cannot perform or if some team members are not available. Which best describes the length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during the BLS Assessment? Whether you are a team member or a team leader during a resuscitation attempt, you should understand not only your role but also the roles of other members. 0000058084 00000 n The team leader: keeps the resuscitation team The next person is the IV/IO Medication person. B. Noncontrast CT scan of the head A critical decision point in the assessment of the patient with acute stroke is the performance and interpretation of a noncontrast CT scan to differentiate ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke. This person can change positions with the A. Improving patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Caution: Agonal Gasps; page 35]. Successful high-performance teams do not happen Attempt defibrillation with a 2 J/kg shock, C. Administer epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IO/IV. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Application of the Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Algorithm > Targeted Temperature Management; page 151], B. Code team leaders who embrace their position tend to have more effective leadership, better team coordination, and overall superior performance. Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? When this happens, the resuscitation rate techniques. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. A 68-year-old woman presents with light-headedness, nausea, and chest discomfort. Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions. If a team member is about to make a mistake during a resuscitation attempt, which best describes the action that the team leader or other team members should take? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Managing VF/Pulseless VT: The Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm > VF/pVT (Left Side); page 93, and Application of the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm: VF/pVT Pathway > Principle of Early Defibrillation; page 97]. During postcardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? Alert the hospital Prearrival notification allows the hospital to prepare to evaluate and manage the patient effectively. 0000018128 00000 n Provide rescue breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min, C. Reassess breath sounds and clinical status, B. Whether one team member is filling the role A patient in stable narrow-complex tachycardia with a peripheral IV in place is refractory to the first dose of adenosine. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > How to Communicate; page 31]. A. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Which initial action do you take? It is important to quickly and efficiently organize team members to effectively participate in PALS. Based on this patients initial presentation, which condition do you suspect led to the cardiac arrest? The Timer/Recorder team member records the Team leader instructs a team member to give 0.5 mg of Atropine, to which the team member responds with "I'll draw up 0.5 mg of Atropine." This type of communication is called. You have completed 2 minutes of CPR. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Cardioversion > Recommendations; page 137], B. excessive ventilation. all the time while we have the last team member 0000009485 00000 n ACLS resuscitation ineffective as well. A properly sized and inserted OPA results in proper alignment with the glottic opening. It is reasonable to consider trying to improve quality of CPR by optimizing chest compression parameters. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which response is an example of closed-loop communication? The team leader has a responsibility to ensure that all team members are playing their individual role to the best of their abilities, and this includes doing things the right way at the right times. Try to limit interruptions in chest compressions (eg, defibrillation and rhythm analysis) to no longer than 10 seconds. You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. Which of the following signs is a likely indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient? Give epinephrine as soon as IV/IO access become available. The 12-lead ECG is at the center of the decision pathway in the management of ischemic chest discomfort and is the only means of identifying STEMI. Is this correct? Unclear communication can lead to unnecessary delays in treatment or to medication errors. Team members should State the vital signs every 5 minutes or with any change in the monitored parameters State when procedures and medications are completed You have the team leader, the person who is They are a sign of cardiac arrest. The team leader's role is to clearly define and delegate tasks according to each team member's skill level. Which best characterizes this patients rhythm? The lead II ECG reveals this rhythm. 0000058313 00000 n The Role of Team Leader. A dose of 1 mg IV/IO should be given and repeated every 3 to 5 minutes. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Case > Application of the Immediate PostCardiac Arrest Care Algorithm > Targeted Temperature Management; page 151]. Chest compressions Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. Agonal gasps may be present in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arrest. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: Pulseless Electrical Activity Case > Managing PEA: The Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm > Administer Epinephrine; page 111]. Decreased cardiac output Excessive ventilation can be harmful because it increases intrathoracic pressure, decreases venous return to the heart, and diminishes cardiac output and survival. Which is an acceptable method of selecting an appropriately sized oropharyngeal airway? 0000058273 00000 n 0000008920 00000 n A team member thinks he heard an order for 500 mg of amiodarone IV. Chest compressions are vital when performing CPR. these to the team leader and the entire team. Which is the appropriate treatment? interruptions in compressions and communicates. Both are treated with high-energy unsynchronized shocks. 49\@W8>o%^~Ay8pNt37f?q={6^G &{xrb%o%Naw@E#0d8TE*| His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 28 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation is 89% on room air. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Bradycardia Case > Rhythms for Bradycardia; page 121]. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Your rescue team arrives to find a 59-year-old man fying on the kitchen floor. treatments while utilizing effective communication. A. It is unlikely to ever appear again. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > Identification of Signs of Possible Stroke > Activate EMS System Immediately; page 78]. 0000033500 00000 n Is this correct?, D. I have an order to give 500 mg of amiodarone IV. A. Administer the drug as orderedB. Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure? The child has the, A 15-year-old boy presents with acute onset of severe respiratory distress, with retractions, A 4-year-old is being treated for hypovolemic shock and has received a single fluid bolus of 20, An 8-year-old child had a sudden onset of palpitations and light-headedness. Only when they tell you that they are fatigued, B. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > CT Scan: Hemorrhage or No Hemorrhage > Introduction; page 84]. Provide 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask, A. What should be the primary focus of the CPR Coach on a resuscitation team? You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. When all team members know their jobs and responsibilities, the team functions more smoothly. Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. The goal for emergency department doortoballoon inflation time is 90 minutes. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 28]. Which initial action do you take? During cardiac arrest, consider amiodarone 300 mg IV/IO push for the first dose. Team members should question a colleague who is about to make a mistake. Which of these tests should be performed for a patient with suspected stroke as early as possible but no more than 20 minutes after hospital arrival? 0000001952 00000 n 0000002088 00000 n Which is one way to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? then announces when the next treatment is Which is the recommended next step after a defibrillation attempt? Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? According to the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm, which critical action performed by the EMS team will expedite this patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment? Despite the drug provided above and continued CPR, the patient remains in ventricular fibrillation. Which would you have done first if the patient had not gone into ventricular fibrillation? [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Coronary Syndromes Case > Immediate ED Assessment and Treatment > Introduction; page 67]. The patient has return of spontaneous circulation and is not able to follow commands. professionals to act in an organized communicative [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Critical Concepts: High-Quality CPR; page 38], A. The endotracheal tube is in the esophagus, C. The patient meets the criteria for termination of efforts, D. The team is ventilating the patient too often (hyperventilation), A. Today, he is in severe distress and is reporting crushing chest discomfort. When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. What is the minimum systolic blood pressure one should attempt to achieve with fluid administration or vasoactive agents in a hypotensive postcardiac arrest patient who achieves return of spontaneous circulation? Its the team leader who has the responsibility When applied, the cardiac monitor initially showed ventricular tachycardia, which then quickly changed to ventricular fibrillation. During a pediatric resuscitation attempt, what is most likely to contribute to high-quality CPR? Successful high-performance teams take a lot of work and don't just happen by chance. Continuous posi. That means compressions need to be deep enough, Following the simulation exercise, the rescue team must engage in a debriefing session during which each team member has the opportunity to critically examine every aspect of the exercise and. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Acute Stroke Case > Approach to Stroke Care > Goals of Stroke Care; page 76]. Measure from the thyroid cartilage to the bottom of the earlobe, C. Estimate by using the formula Weight (kg)/8 + 2, D. Estimate by using the size of the patients finger, A. Which is the next step in your assessment and management of this patient? Clinical Paper. During assessment the, A 7-year-old child presents with a narrow-complex supraventricular tachycardia, lethargy, and, A 13-year-old patient with asthma just received oxygen and albuterol via a nebulizer. This awareness will help you anticipate What actions will be performed next How to communicate and work as a member or as a leader of a high-performance team 0000058470 00000 n A patient in respiratory distress and with a blood pressure of 70/50 mm Hg presents with the lead II ECG rhythm shown here. 0000021888 00000 n Establish IV access C. Review the patient's history D. Treat hypertension A. which is the timer or recorder. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Critical Concepts: Quality Compressions; page 37]. C. Decreased cardiac output Excessive ventilation can be harmful because it increases intrathoracic pressure, decreases venous return to the heart, and diminishes cardiac output and survival. and delivers those medications appropriately. 0000058017 00000 n D. Coronary reperfusioncapable medical center, After return of spontaneous circulation in patients in whom coronary artery occlusion is suspected, providers should transport the patient to a facility capable of reliably providing coronary reperfusion (eg, percutaneous coronary intervention) and other goal-directed postcardiac arrest care therapies. The patient's pulse oximeter shows a reading of 84% on room air. D. Check the patients breathing and pulse, D. Check the patients breathing and pulse After you determine that a patient is unresponsive and activate your emergency team, a breathing check and pulse check should be performed. In a high performance resuscitation team, 0000014177 00000 n 0000002759 00000 n You are unable to obtain a blood pressure. D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered, C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose, A. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Cardiac Arrest: VF/Pulseless VT Case > Antiarrhythmic Agents > Amiodarone; page 106], Synchronized shocks are recommended for patients with unstable supraventricular tachycardia, unstable atrial fibrillation, unstable atrial flutter, and unstable regular monomorphic tachycardia with pulses. A. Which is the best response from the team member? It is reasonable to consider trying to improve quality of CPR by optimizing chest compression parameters. Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require CPR until a defibrillator is available. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 3: Effective High-Performance Team Dynamics > Elements of Effective High- Performance Team Dynamics > Roles; page 28]. pediatric surgery fellow who acts as the surgical team leader, a surgical attending, and one emergency medicine (EM) phy-sician who collaborates with the surgery team to direct the resuscitation. Code Leader: Senior resident/nursing lead responsible for reviewing ECPR criteria, ensuring CPR quality metrics, mechanical CPR device placement, and run ACLS (if applicable) Airway physician: Places definitive airway when . You are performing chest compressions during an adult resuscitation attempt. Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions? Are you sure that is what you want given?, C. Ill draw up 0.5 mg of atropine. When communicating with high-performance team members, the team leader should use closed-loop communication. The child is in, CPR is in progress on a 10-month-old infant who was unresponsive and not breathing, with no. Which other drug should be administered next? It doesn't matter if you're a team leader or a supportive team member. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 5: The ACLS Cases > Tachycardia: Stable and Unstable > Application of the Tachycardia Algorithm to the Stable Patient > Narrow QRS, Regular Rhythm; page 143], D. Continuous waveform capnography The AHA recommends continuous waveform capnography in addition to clinical assessment as the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of an endotracheal tube. Volume 84, Issue 9, September 2013, Pages 1208-1213. 0000058159 00000 n What would be an appropriate action to acknowledge your limitations? Which of the, A mother brings her 7-year-old child to the emergency department. 4. ACLS begins with basic life support, and that begins with high-quality CPR. 0000038803 00000 n To properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing rhythm, how often do you squeeze the bag? Three minutes into a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions. He is pale, diaphoretic, and cool to the touch. This person may alternate with the AED/Monitor/Defibrillator At the time of, A 10-year-old child had a sudden witnessed cardiac arrest and received immediate bystander, A 3-month-old infant with bronchiolitis is suctioned to remove upper airway secretions. [ACLS Provider Manual, Part 4: The Systematic Approach > The BLS Assessment > Overview of the BLS Assessment; page 36], C. Coronary reperfusioncapable medical center, C. Coronary reperfusioncapable medical center After return of spontaneous circulation in patients in whom coronary artery occlusion is suspected, providers should transport the patient to a facility capable of reliably providing coronary reperfusion (eg, percutaneous coronary intervention) and other goal-directed postcardiac arrest care therapies. A 45-year-old man had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. 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