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Resuscitation I Flashcards

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In cases of ___ (or other instances where ___ is the most likely cause of cardiac arrest), ___ becomes much more important than in nonasphyxial arrest.

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  1. Drowning;
  2. Hypoxia;
  3. Ventilation;
    * -2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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The AHA states that when necessary, healthcare providers may tailor the sequence of CPR rescue actions to fit ___.

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  1. The most likely cause of arrest;

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Coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) during CPR must meet _(pressure)_ to potentially achieve ROSC. While CPP is not readily measurable during a resuscitation event, CPR quality can be measured with ___.

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  1. 15 mm Hg;
  2. Capnography;
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ROSC is unlikely if PETCO2 is less than ___ during a resuscitation event.

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  1. 10 mm Hg;
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The Chest Compression Fraction (CCF) during CPR should be at least _(percent)_ per the AHA.

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  1. 60% (but ideally greater than 80%);

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Half a squeeze of an adult-sized BVM is equivalent to how many mL of air delivery?

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  1. 500-600 mL;
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What does the “D” in ABCDE stand for, according to the AHA?

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  1. Disability;

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What does the “V” in AVPU stand for, according to the AHA?

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  1. Voice;

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At what temperature does the AHA declare hypothermia to exist?

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  1. Hypothermia exists when the body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius);

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What does ECC stand for, with regards to the AHA?

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  1. Emergency Cardiovascular Care;

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When performing an oropharyngeal suction procedure, do not insert the suction device any further than ___.

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  1. The distance from the tip of the patient’s nose to their earlobe;
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The AHA recommends that when performing oropharyngeal or endotracheal suctioning, the catheter be removed with a ___ motion.

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  1. Rotating (or twisting);

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The AHA recommends that endotracheal suctioning not be performed for any longer than ___.

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  1. 10 seconds;

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According to the AHA, the laryngeal mask airway is an ___ airway alternative to ET intubation and provides ___ ventilation.

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  1. Advanced;
  2. Comparable;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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Excessive ventilation during CPR causes gastric _(other than distention)_, ___ intrathoracic pressure, ___ venous return, ___ cardiac output, and ___ survival.

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  1. Insufflation;
  2. Increased;
  3. Decreased;
  4. Decreased;
  5. Lowers;
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Even when healthcare providers are properly ventilating a patient, chest compressions will produce a low PetCO2, as even the best CPR produces cardiac output and pulmonary blood flow that’s only about ___-___% of normal.

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  1. 25-30;
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Which portion of a capnography curve represents PetCO2?

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  1. The highest value;
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How should an OPA be sized?

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  1. From the corner of the patient’s mouth to the angle of their jaw;
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The most effective way to deliver bag-mask ventilation is the ___ technique.

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  1. Two-person;
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The AHA recommends saying, “___” right before delivering a shock.

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  1. Stand clear;

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The AHA states that healthcare providers can perform a ___ at the same time they are performing a rhythm check.

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  1. Pulse check;

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During refractory VF/pVT CPR, epinephrine should generally be delivered after the ___ shock, and amiodarone after the ___.

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  1. Second;
  2. Third;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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Epinephrine ___ arterial blood pressure and coronary perfusion during CPR via ___ -adrenoceptor agonist effects.

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  1. Increases;
  2. Alpha-1;
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According to the AHA, amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent that has been clinically demonstrated to improve the rate of ___ and ___ in _(patient demographic)_ with _(dysrhythmia)_ or _(dysrhythmia)_.

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  1. ROSC;
  2. Hospital admission;
  3. Adults;
  4. Refractory VF;
  5. Refractory pVT;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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“Therapeutic Hypothermia” is an outdated term for “___.” The AHA recommends cooling a patient to between ___-___ degrees Celsius for at least ___ hours.

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  1. Targeted Temperature Management;
  2. 32-36;
  3. 24;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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___ is the only intervention that has been shown to improve neurologic recovery after cardiac arrest and ROSC. This therapy should be considered for any patient who remains ___ after ROSC.

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  1. Targeted Temperature Management;
  2. Comatose;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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The AHA recommends flushing IO sites with ___-___ mL NS following all medication deliveries.

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  1. 5-10;

Note: Most IV medications should be flushed as well.

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According to the AHA, when should the airway of a pulseless, apneic patient be opened?

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  1. After the initial round of chest compressions, immediately before the first round of ventilations (hence, not during the simultaneous pulse/breathing check prior to initiating CPR);

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Trained rescuers are ___ (by the AHA) to simultaneously perform some steps (ie, ___) in an effort to reduce time to first compressions and defibrillation.

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  1. Encouraged;
  2. Checking for breathing and a pulse at the same time;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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When assessing a potentially pulseless, apneic patient, check for a pulse for no more than ___ seconds. Check the ___ pulse in an adult, the ___ or ___ pulse in a child, and the ___ pulse in an infant.

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  1. 10;
  2. Carotid;
  3. Carotid;
  4. Femoral;
  5. Brachial;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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For two rescuers, the compression-ventilation ratio for infants and children (to the age of puberty) is ___.

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  1. 15:2;

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Rescue breathing should be provided at a rate of one breath every ___-___ seconds for an adult, and at a rate of one breath every ___-___ seconds for an infant or child.

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  1. 5-6;
  2. 3-5;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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If an infant or child who is being provided with adequate oxygenation and ventilation presents with a pulse of less than ___/min and signs of ___, perform _(intervention)_.

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  1. 60;
  2. Poor perfusion;
  3. CPR;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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What does C-A-B stand for, with respect to CPR?

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C - Compressions;

A - Open airway;

B - Breathing;

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When ventilating a patient during CPR, give _(number)_ breaths that make the ___. Release ___; allow for ___ between breaths. Give each breath over _(time)_;

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  1. 2;
  2. Chest rise;
  3. Completely;
  4. Exhalation;
  5. 1 second;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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What qualifies a patient as a “child” for CPR purposes?

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  1. Age of 1 year to puberty;

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What qualifies a patient as an “infant” for CPR purposes?

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  1. Age of less than 1 year, excluding newborns;

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Are “adolescents” considered “children” for CPR purposes?

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  1. No (adults and adolescents should receive the same CPR procedures);

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What is the prescribed compression-ventilation ratio for adult CPR without an advanced airway?

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  1. 30:2 (for both one or two-plus rescuers);

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What is the prescribed compression:ventilation ratio for child and infant CPR without an advanced airway?

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  1. One Rescuer: 30:2;
  2. Two or more rescuers: 15:2;
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As of 2015, the AHA states that there is ___ evidence to support the ___ administration of Atropine as a ___ for emergency endotracheal intubation.

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  1. No;
  2. Routine
  3. Premedication;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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What does ECPR stand for, with respect to CPR?

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  1. Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation;
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What does the “E” in ABCDE stand for, according to the AHA?

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  1. Exposure;

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For children, the most common site for IO access is the ___. In order to access this site, position the leg with slight _(two words)_. Identify the _(landmark)_ just below the ___ joint. The insertion site is the flat part of the ___ about ___ finger width(s) (or ___-___ cm) below and _(direction)_ to this bony prominence, so as to avoid injuring the ___.

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  1. Proximal tibia;
  2. External rotation;
  3. Tibial tuberosity;
  4. Knee;
  5. Tibia;
  6. One;
  7. One-three;
  8. Medial;
  9. Growth plate;
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Even after correct insertion of an IO catheter into bone marrow there is often ___ to infusion (which a provider may mistakenly interpret as incorrect placement).

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  1. Resistance;
46
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The AHA identifies four types of shock. Name them.

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  1. Hypovolemic;
  2. Cardiogenic;
  3. Distributive;
  4. Obstructive;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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Shock with adequate blood pressure is generally termed ___ shock. Shock with a low blood pressure is generally called ___ shock.

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  1. Compensated (and could be normotensive);
  2. Hypotensive (and could be decompensated or terminal/irreversible);
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For PALS, the AHA defines a low blood pressure as a blood pressure less than the ___ percentile for age.

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  1. Fifth;

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What is the correct rate of compressions and breaths that should be delivered during CPR after an advanced airway has been established for adults/adolescents, children and infants (excluding newborns)?

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  1. Continuous compressions at a rate of 100-120/min;
  2. One breath every six seconds (10/min);
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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What is the recommended depth of compressions for adult/adolescent CPR?

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  1. At least two inches (no more than 2.4 inches);

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What is the recommended depth of compressions for child CPR?

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  1. At least one third the AP diameter of the chest, about two inches;

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What is the recommended depth of compressions for infant CPR?

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At least one third the AP diameter of the chest, about 1-1/2 inches;

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What is the recommended hand placement during adult/adolescent CPR?

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  1. Two hands on the lower half of the breastbone (sternum);

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What is the recommended hand placement during child CPR?

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Two hands (or for a very small child, one hand) on the lower half of the breastbone (sternum);

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What is the recommended hand placement during infant CPR?

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  1. One rescuer: Two fingers in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line;
  2. Two rescuers: Two thumb-encircling hands in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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What does LUD stand for, with respect to CPR involving a pregnant patient?

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  1. Left Uterine Displacement;

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When performing CPR on a pregnant patient, if the uterus is at or above the ___, ___ decompression is indicated. If a rescuer is available, initiate ___, or alternatively, a ___.

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  1. Umbilicus;
  2. Aortocaval;
  3. Left uterine displacement (continuous);
  4. Left lateral tilt (continuously, with a wedge);
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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What does C-A-B-U stand for, with respect to CPR involving a pregnant patient?

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C - Chest compressions/Current;

A - Airway;

B - Breathing;

U - Uterine displacement;

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Name the six recommended assigned positions for high-performance team-based resuscitation.

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  1. Team leader;
  2. Timer/recorder;
  3. Compressor;
  4. Airway;
  5. AED/Monitor/defibrillator;
  6. IV/IO/medications;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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A return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is associated with an abrupt sustained increase in PetCO2, typically >= ___ mm Hg;

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  1. 40;

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When ventilating/oxygenating a patient after achieving ROSC, start at ___ breaths/min and titrate to a target PetCO2 of ___-___ mm Hg. When feasible, titrate FiO2 to minimum necessary to achieve SPO2 >=___%.

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  1. 10;
  2. 35-40;
  3. 94;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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After achieving ROSC with an adult patient, the AHA recommends a bolus of ___-___ L of normal saline or lactated Ringer’s.

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  1. 1-2;

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After achieving ROSC with an adult patient, the AHA recommends treating hypotension (systolic BP < ___ mm Hg) with what three general recommendations?

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  1. IV/IO bolus;
  2. Vasopressor infusion;
  3. Consider treatable causes;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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Ensuring adequate ___ of a baby’s ___ is the most important and effective action in neonatal resuscitation.

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  1. Ventilation;
  2. Lungs;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
65
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Are chest compressions and medication administration: 1. Always needed by newborns, 2. Needed less frequently, or 3. Rarely needed by newborns?

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  1. Rarely needed by newborns;

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Are supplementary oxygen, assisted ventilations (positive pressure) and intubation: 1. Always needed by newborns, 2. Needed less frequently, or 3. Rarely needed by newborns?

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  1. Needed less frequently;

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What seven assessments/interventions are “always needed” by newborns.

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  1. Assessment of resuscitation risk;
  2. Warming;
  3. Maintenance of temperature;
  4. Airway positioning;
  5. Clearing of secretions;
  6. Drying;
  7. Stimulating to breathe;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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What is the targeted preductal SPO2 after birth for a neonate at 1 min? Approximately how much should it increase every minute for the next four minutes (up to the five minute mark)? What should the SPO2 be expected to be 10 minutes after birth?

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  1. 60-65%;
  2. 5%;
  3. 85-95%;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
69
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How many categories are evaluated in an APGAR Score? What is the point-value range available for each category?

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  1. Five;
  2. 0-2;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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If a neonate’s heart rate remains below ___/min despite PPV, ___ must be initiated.

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  1. 60;
  2. Chest compressions (CPR);
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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Neonatal rescue breathing should be provided at a rate of ___-___/min.

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  1. 40-60;

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At what compression rate should neonatal CPR be performed?

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  1. 120 (120 events/min: 90 compressions interspersed with 30 ventilations);

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What is the correct compression:ventilation ratio for a neonate?

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  1. 3:1 (pause compressions for ventilation);

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Which two medications are indicated in neonatal resuscitation if heart rate remains <60/min despite adequate ventilation with 100% oxygen and chest compressions?

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  1. Epinephrine (0.01-0.03 mg/kg IV [UVC preferred], or 0.05-0.1 mg/kg ET; May repeat either dosage every 3 min);
  2. Isotonic crystalloid or blood (10 mL/kg IV over 5+ min);
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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What is the recommended initial endotracheal tube insertion depth for neonates of all sizes?

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  1. “Tip to lip”;

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Neonates of >34 weeks gestational age and weighing more than 2 kg should be intubated with what size ET tube?

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  1. 3.5 mm;
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After neonatal vital signs have been restored through resuscitation, what two medications should be considered?

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  1. Sodium bicarbonate 4.2% (1-2 mEq/kg IV over 2+ minutes);
  2. D10W (0.2 g/kg, followed by 5 mL/kg per hour IV Infusion);
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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Sodium bicarbonate is indicated following successful neonatal resuscitation only if the resuscitation was ___, and only if the neonate is effectively ___ before administration.

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  1. Prolonged;
  2. Ventilated;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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What does UVC stand for, with respect to neonatal IV placement?

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  1. Umbilical Vein Catheter;
80
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D10W is indicated following successful neonatal resuscitation if the BGL is < ___ mg/dL. Be sure to recheck the BGL ___ min after the bolus.

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  1. 40;
  2. 20;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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Conditions indicating the need for pediatric rapid assessment and potential cardiopulmonary support include:

A. ___ respirations or rate >___ breaths/min;

B. Heart rate ranges (particularly if associated with poor perfusion) -

I. Child <= 2 y/o: < ___/min or > ___/min;

II. Child > 2 y/o: < ___/min or > ___/min;

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  1. Irregular;
  2. 60;
  3. 80;
  4. 180;
  5. 60;
  6. 160;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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A normal awake neonate heart rate is between ___-___ beats/min.

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  1. 100-205;

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A normal awake infant heart rate is between ___-___ beats/min.

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  1. 100-180;

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A normal awake infant respiratory rate is between ___-___ breaths/min.

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  1. 30-53;

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The AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm stipulates the provision of rescue breathing at a rate of one breath every ___-___ seconds, or about ___-___ breaths/min.

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  1. 3-5;
  2. 12-20;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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The AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm stipulates the provision of compressions if the patient’s pulse remains <= ___/min with signs of ___.

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  1. 60;
  2. Poor perfusion;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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Following the discovery of a lack of normal breathing, the AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm stipulates the activation of the emergency response system (if not already done) after ___ minutes of attempted resuscitation.

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  1. 2;

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Name three (of six listed) signs of poor perfusion in a pediatric patient.

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  1. Cool extremities;
  2. Decrease in responsiveness;
  3. Weak pulses;
  4. Paleness;
  5. Mottling;
  6. Cyanosis;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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When delivering back slaps to an infant who is choking, the rescuer should use the ___ of the hand and forcefully deliver the slap _(location)_.

A
  1. Heel;
  2. Between the shoulder blades;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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In an infant who is choking, chest thrusts should be performed while keeping the infant’s head ___ the chest. The rescuer should deliver up to ___ quick, downward chest thrusts _(location)_.

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  1. Lower than;
  2. Five;
  3. Just below the nipple line, over the lower half of the breastbone (the same location as for chest compressions);
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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For choking relief in an infant, a sequence of up to 5 ___ and up to 5 ___ is repeated until the object is removed or the infant becomes unresponsive.

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  1. Back slaps;
  2. Chest thrusts;
    * 2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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When giving CPR to an infant who is choking and becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should look for the object in the back of the throat each time “___.”

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  1. The airway is opened;

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Neonates of >___ weeks gestational age and weighing more than ___ kg should be intubated with a 3.5 mm ET tube.

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  1. 34;
  2. 2;
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A pause in CPR chest compressions of as little as ___ seconds results in the coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) dropping to zero. It takes ___ seconds of manual CPR to increase CPP back to its highest intra-CPR level.

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  1. Three;
  2. 16 (roughly 30 compressions at 110 compressions/min);
    * -ER Cast Podcast: How to Master CPR*
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What are the five basic tenets of High-Performance CPR?

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  1. Appropriate rate (100-120 compressions/min);
  2. Appropriate depth (age specific);
  3. Full recoil of the chest between compressions;
  4. Minimize pauses (< 10 seconds each);
  5. Appropriate ventilations (quantity and quality);
    * -2015 AHA ECC Handbook*
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How is CPR Fraction calculated? If pauses between two-minute sessions of CPR are kept under 10 seconds apiece, the CPR Fraction will be >= ___%.

A
  1. Amount of Time Spent Doing CPR / The Amount of Time You Could Have Been Doing CPR (AHA Goal: 60%);
  2. 90;
    * -ER Cast Podcast: How to Master CPR*
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What are the three components of the “peri-shock pause?”

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  1. Pre-shock pause;
  2. Shock;
  3. Post-shock pause;
    * -ER Cast Podcast: How to Master CPR*
98
Q

Defibrillation from an alternate vector (e.g. pad placement) and Double Sequential Defibrillation are interventions that may be appropriate for re-___ VF, but not re-___ VF.

A
  1. Refractory (i.e. doesn’t convert with normal defibrillation);
  2. Recurrent (i.e. VF that converts to another rhythm and then returns to VF);
    * -ER Cast Podcast: How to Master CPR*
99
Q

Resistant to treatment or cure, unresponsive to stimulus.

A
  1. Refractory;

-https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refractory

100
Q

The AutoPulse is intended for use on patients ___ years of age or older.

A
  1. 18;

-Zoll AutoPulse User Guide, 2014

101
Q

The AutoPulse is not intended for patients with ___ injuries.

A
  1. Traumatic;

-Zoll AutoPulse User Guide, 2014

102
Q

Failure to properly position the AutoPulse LifeBand at the patient’s ___ may cause injury to the patient.

A
  1. Armpit line;

-Zoll AutoPulse User Guide, 2014

103
Q

AutoPulse chest compressions result in a chest displacement equal to a ___% reduction in the anterior-posterior chest depth.

A
  1. 20;

-Zoll AutoPulse User Guide, 2014

104
Q

The maximum patient weight permitted for use of the AutoPulse is ___ pounds.

A
  1. 300;

-Zoll AutoPulse User Guide, 2014

105
Q

According to the AHA, Amiodarone is a complex drug that affects ___. ___ and ___ channels, has ___ and ___ blocking properties, and also blocks actions of ___ that speed up the heart rate.

A
  1. Sodium;
  2. Calcium;
  3. Potassium;
  4. Alpha-adrenergic;
  5. Beta-adrenergic;
  6. Hormones
    * HeartCode ACLS 2015, Algorithm Videos: Cardiac Arrest Algorithm, 2:50*
106
Q

At what point during a resuscitation attempt featuring VF or pVT should defibrillation be attempted?

A
  1. As soon as the defibrillator is available;

Note: If two or more rescuers are available, CPR should be performed while the defibrillator is being attached.

HeartCode ACLS 2015, ACLS Videos: Science of Resuscitation, 1:50

107
Q

According to the AHA, Amiodarone lowers defibrillation ___, making defibrillation more effective at ___ settings.

A
  1. Threshold;
  2. Lower;
    * HeartCode ACLS 2015, Algorithm Videos: Cardiac Arrest Algorithm, 3:03*
108
Q

The primary decision point in the ACLS Bradycardia Algorithm is determining whether the ___ is causing the patient’s signs and symptoms or some other illness is causing the ___.

A
  1. Bradycardia;
  2. Bradycardia;
    * HeartCode ACLS 2015, Algorithm Videos: Bradycardia Algorithm, 0:37*
109
Q

Name the five signs / symptoms which should be evaluated when determining a patient’s course of treatment while utilizing either the ACLS Bradycardia Algorithm or Tachycardia Algorithm.

A
  1. Hypotension;
  2. Acutely altered mental status;
  3. Signs of shock;
  4. Ischemic chest discomfort;
  5. Acute heart failure;
    * HeartCode ACLS 2015, Algorithm Videos: Bradycardia Algorithm, 0:37*
110
Q

According to the AHA, although adenosine “doesn’t terminate _(rhythm)_ or _(rhythm)_, it will slow AV conduction, allowing for identification of ___ or ___ waves, thereby allowing confirmation of the underlying tachyarrhythmia.”

A
  1. Atrial fibrillation;
  2. Atrial flutter;
  3. Fibrillation;
  4. Flutter;
    * HeartCode ACLS 2015, Algorithm Videos: Tachycardia Algorithm, 2:28*
111
Q

What does NSTE - ACS stand for, with regard to cardiology?

A

NSTE - ACS

N - Non-

ST - ST Segment

E - Elevation

A - Acute

C - Coronary

S - Syndrome

HeartCode ACLS 2015, ACLS Patient Cases: Acute Coronary Syndrome Video, 0:55

112
Q

While treating a patient with a suspected ACS, the AHA recommends administering supplemental oxygen if the patient’s SPO2 is ___.

A
  1. < 90%;

HeartCode ACLS 2015, ACLS Patient Cases: Acute Coronary Syndrome Video, 4:47

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