5 - Adult - Cardiac Arrest

Question 1

What is the MINIMUM ETCO2 reading that should be present during cardiac arrest treatment?

A. 10 mmHg
B. 15 mmHg
C. 20 mmHg
D. 25 mmHg

Answer 1

B. 15 mmHg

If it is less than 15 mmHg, switch compressors and evaluate your airway management.

Question 2

What CPR model should be used in the care of cardiac arrest patients?

Answer 2

High-performance/’Pit-Crew’ CPR

Question 3

For cardiac arrest, the patient should be worked (en route/on scene) until ROSC is obtained or a cease resuscitation order is given.

Answer 3

on scene

Question 4

Orders for routine administration of what medication has been removed from the adult arrest standing orders?

Answer 4

Bicarbonate. It is ONLY to be administered in the case of suspected TCA overdose/renal failure causing cardiac arrest.

Question 5

In the case of TCA overdose/renal failure leading to cardiac arrest, what is administered?

A. 1 gm CaCl2 slow IVP
B. 50-100 mEq NaHCO3 IVP
C. 25 g D50 IV
D. 0.5 mg atropine IVP

Answer 5

B. 50-100 mEq NaHCO3 IVP

Question 6

In the case of known renal failure leading to cardiac arrest, what is administered?

A. 1 gm CaCl2 slow IVP
B. 25 g D50 IV
C. 0.5 mg atropine IVP

Answer 6

A. 1 gm CaCl2 slow IVP

CaCl2 acts to stabilize the myocardium.