ACLS Flashcards
What does ACLS stand for?
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
True or False: The 2024 ACLS guidelines recommend the use of high-quality CPR as the foundation of cardiac arrest management.
True
Fill in the blank: The initial step in ACLS for a patient who is unresponsive and not breathing is to call for __________.
help
What is the compression rate recommended in the 2024 ACLS guidelines?
100 to 120 compressions per minute
Name one of the two main rhythms identified in cardiac arrest.
Ventricular Fibrillation or Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adults according to the 2024 ACLS guidelines?
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
Multiple Choice: Which medication is recommended for the treatment of anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
True or False: The 2024 ACLS guidelines emphasize the importance of minimizing interruptions during chest compressions.
True
What is the sequence of actions in the ACLS algorithm for a patient in cardiac arrest?
Call for help, initiate CPR, use an AED, and administer medications.
Fill in the blank: The use of __________ is essential in the management of a patient experiencing a STEMI.
aspirin
What rhythm should be treated with defibrillation?
Ventricular Fibrillation or Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of early defibrillation?
To restore a viable heart rhythm
True or False: The 2024 ACLS guidelines recommend using a bag-mask ventilation as the first choice for airway management.
False
What is the maximum time allowed for interruptions in CPR during advanced airway placement?
10 seconds
What does the acronym H’s and T’s refer to in ACLS?
Reversible causes of cardiac arrest
Fill in the blank: The first drug administered in a cardiac arrest scenario is typically __________.
epinephrine
What is the recommended oxygen saturation target during resuscitation?
Between 94% and 99%
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the post-cardiac arrest care?
Immediate discharge from the hospital
True or False: The 2024 ACLS guidelines recommend a single shock for patients in VF/pVT followed by immediate CPR.
True
What is the preferred method for confirming endotracheal tube placement?
Capnography
Fill in the blank: __________ is the recommended medication for symptomatic bradycardia.
Atropine
What should be the primary focus during the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest?
High-quality CPR
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest?
Hypoxia
True or False: The 2024 ACLS guidelines suggest that all patients should receive immediate cooling post-cardiac arrest.
False
What is the importance of the ‘Chain of Survival’ in ACLS?
It outlines the critical steps that improve survival from cardiac arrest.
Fill in the blank: The recommended dose of epinephrine during cardiac arrest is __________ mg every 3-5 minutes.
1 mg
