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Question 1

what are two nonshockable rhythms

Answer 1

PEA and asystole

Question 2

what systems should be used in treating ACLS post cardiac arrest care

Answer 2

1. ventilation
2. cardiovascular
3. neurologic
4. metabolic
5. hemodynamics

Question 3

therapeutic hypothermia prognostication should not occur until when

Answer 3

72 hours after rewarming

Question 4

what medications control shivering during therapeutic hypothermia

Answer 4

1. magnesium sulfate
2. buspirone
3. meperidine
4. neuromuscular blockers

Question 5

what is the goal o2 saturation in post cardiac arrest care?

Answer 5

94% (not 100%)

Question 6

what are the target blood glucose levels in post cardiac arrest care

Answer 6

144-189

Question 7

what is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in post arrest patients

Answer 7

brain injury

Question 8

what lab levels should be monitored in post arrest patients

Answer 8

serum lactate
potassium
urine output
blood glucose

Question 9

all hemodynamically unstable patients should receive what

Answer 9

shock

Question 10

what is first line choice for treating acute, symptomatic bradycardia

Answer 10

atropine

Question 11

what is first line choice for tachy arrythmias

Answer 11

adenosine