Knowledge Rehab - Protocols

Question 1

CA: In adult cardiac arrest, what is the preferred method of ventilation?

Answer 1

A BLS airway or LMA (iGel)

Question 2

CA: Evaluation of rhythms should occur q___min.

Answer 2

2 min (220 compressions)

Question 3

CA: Shockable rhythms (pVT/VF) should occur at what dose?

Answer 3

360 Joules

Question 4

CA: In adult cardiac arrest, 1:10,000 IV epinephrine is pushed q___minutes.

Answer 4

4 min

Question 5

CA: In adult cardiac arrest, what is the initial dose of amiodarone for pVT/VF?

Answer 5

300 mg diluted to 20 mL in NS

Question 6

CA: In adult cardiac arrest, what is the second dose of amiodarone for pVT/VF?

Answer 6

150 mg

Question 7

CA: In adult cardiac arrest, amiodarone is pushed q___minutes.

Answer 7

4 min

Question 8

What is the Tx of hypoglycemia in adult cardiac arrest?

Answer 8

Dextrose 25 g IV

Question 9

What is the Tx of Torsades in adult cardiac arrest?

Answer 9

2 gm Magnesium IV

Question 10

What is the Tx of atraumatic hypovelemia in adult cardiac arrest?

Answer 10

1-2 L chilled NS

Question 11

What is the Tx of hyperkalemia in adult cardiac arrest? What “criteria” must be present to administer it?

Answer 11

1 g IV Calcium Chloride; End state renal disease/dialysis

Question 12

What is the Tx of TCA in adult cardiac arrest?

Answer 12

100 mEq IV sodium bicarbonate

Question 13

Naloxone should not be administered to the ______ adult cardiac arrest patient suspected of a narcotic overdose.

Answer 13

intubated