ACLS with Lance

Question 1

8 steps to successful team dynamics

CKC-SSC-GM

Answer 1

1- clear roles
2- know limits
3- constructive intervention
4- share knowledge
5- summarize and re-evaluate
6- closed loop communication
7- give clear messages
8- mutual respect

Question 2

what are the signs of poor perfusion

BAWDS-C

Answer 2

blue or pale
altered or depressed consciousness
weak pulse
delayed capillary refill
sick
cold

Question 3

how do you share knowledge

3 things: AEH

Answer 3

1- Avoid fixation error
2- Environment of sharing
3- Has anything been overlooked?

Question 4

3 steps to giving clear messages during a code

SRQ

Answer 4

1. Speak clearly (no shouting/mumbling)
2. Repeat if necessary
3. Question if there is any doubt

Question 5

what are the three components of a rapid response team?

Answer 5

1. event detection and activating response (by nurse, family, doc)
2. planned response arm (RRT) (hosp sets criteria as trigger)
3. quality monitoring and administrative support

Question 6

what are the 3 steps to knowing your limits

Answer 6

1. Call for assistance EARLY
2. Don’t initiate unfamiliar therapy without advice
3. Don’t take on too many tasks

Question 7

RACD

aka BLS assesment

Answer 7

• Responsiveness
• Activate EMS (get AED)
• Check Circulation and Breathing together
• Defibrillation

C=CAB→No pulse=compressions→Pulse/No Breathing=Rescue Breaths

Question 8

ABCDE’s

aka Primary Assesment

Answer 8

• Airway
• Breathing
• Circulation
• Disability
• Exposure

Question 9

SAMPLE

Answer 9

• Signs and symptoms
• Allergies
• Medications
• Past medical history
• Last meal
• Events

Question 10

How many hypos, hypers and H+ are in the H’s?

Answer 10

• 5 hypos
• 1 hyper
• 1 H+