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ACLS Study ?'s

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show -Acute Altered Mental Status. -Ongoing chest pain. -Hypotension. -Other signs of shock.  
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show (P.A.E.D.) Pace, Atropine, Epi or Dopamine.  
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show 2nd degree type II block & 3rd degree complete block (CHB)  
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show 1) 2nd degree type II & 3rd degree Heart Blocks. 2) If No response to Atropine. 3) Atropine is unlikely to be effective. 4) IV access cannot be quickly established. 5) the patient is Severely symptomatic.  
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In ACLS Bradycardia Algorithm Atropine is the 1st line drug. What is the dosage?   show
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In ACLS Bradycardia Algorithm you might consider Epi or Dopamine. What dosage would be used for Epi and then for Dopamine?   show
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show Hypovolemia Hypoxia Hydrogen ion (acidosis) Hypo/ hyperkalemia Hypoglycemia Hypothermia Toxins Tamponade-cardiac Tension pneumothorax Thrombosis (coronary or pulmonary) Trauma (hypovolemia, increased ICP).  
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show Airway Breathing Circulation Differential Diagnosis  
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show 1) Aspiration risk 2) Increases intrathoracic pressure, decreases venous return to the heart, and diminishes cardiac output.  
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For patients with a likely asphyxial arrest, What is the sequence of actions for a Lone rescuer?   show
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What are the steps of closed-loop communication that a team leader should use?   show
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When team resusitative efforts become ineffective what should the team then do?   show
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show 1) The patients status 2) Interventions that have been performed. 3) Assessment findings.  
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With Oropharyngeal suctioning always measure the catheter before suctioning. How do you measure the catheter to ensure that it is not inserted too far?   show
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show 10 seconds or less  
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With ET tube suctioning; How far or How do you measure the distance you can insert the suctioning catheter?   show
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show Instill 1-2ml of sterile saline into the airway before suctioning. (to dilute)  
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If you are called on-scene to witnessed arrest in 6 min what should you do first?   show
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AED use; If a patient is lying on snow or in a small puddle...   show
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AED use; If a patient has an implanted pacemaker...   show
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show E.V.A.L.M. ; Epi, Vasopressin, Amiodarone, Lidocaine, Mag. Sulfate.  
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What are the energy doses of monopasic and biphasic defibrillator to effectively terminate VF.   show
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show Epi=1mg IV/IO MR q 3-5min or may give 1 dose of Vasopressin= 40 U IV/IO to replace 1st or 2nd line Epi.  
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When should you consider giving Mag. Sulfate for? Dosage?   show
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show Amiodarone, Lidocaine.  
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show 0.12-0.20 seconds  
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show 0.04-0.12 seconds  
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