UNRS 414 ACLS Quiz 2

Which is the maximum interval you should allow for an interruption in chest compressions?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

What should you do immediately after shocking a patient in cardiac arrest?

• Check a pulse

• Check the rhythm

• Adminsiter Epi

• Resume CPR

"H's" and "T's" are reversible causes of Cardiac Arrest

• True

• False

Some Hs Are:

• Hypoxia, hyperventilation, hypovolemia

• Hypoxia, hypovolemia, Hydrogen Ion

• Hydrogen ion, hypersalivation, hypoxia

Some T's Are:

• Torsades, Toxins, Tension pneumo

• Tamponade, Torsades, Tension Pnuemo

• Tamponade, thrombosis, Toxins

What rhythm is this?

• Sinus Tachycardia

• Afib RVR

• SVT

All are expected treatments for SVT except:

• Bear down / vagal maneuver

• Adenosine

• Atropine

• Synchronized Cardioversion

What order do you give these doses of adensoine?

• 12mg

• 6mg

• 12mg

What rhythm is this?

• Sinus Tach

• SVT

• Torsades

• Afib RVR

What medication can be anticipated for persistent Afib RVR in the ICU?

• Atropine

• Adenosine

• Ativan

• Amiodarone