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ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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Question 1

What is the evaluation and treatment for a patient with pulseless electrical activity? CPR, rapid fluid challenge, oxygen, check breath sounds bilaterally, and give epinephrine.

The three most treatable causes of pulseless electrical activity are:

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    massive pulmonary embolism
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    cardiac tamponade
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    hypovolemia
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    tension pneumothorax
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    massive myocardial infarction
Question 2

Transcutaneous cardiac pacing is appropriate for the following situations:

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    sinus bradycardia
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    sinus bradycardia with hypotension
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    complete heart block with pulmonary edema
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    prolonged asystole
Question 3

After placement of an endotracheal tube, ventilate:

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    at 10-15 breaths per minute
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    after the 5th compression
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    asynchronously to cardiac compressions
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    with room air