Lifepak 20 & Lucas Review

Your patient was in VTach so you charged the defibrillator to 250j. Before administering the shock, you noticed that they've converted & have a pulse. How do you cancel the charge?

• Press Pause

• Push the Speed Dial

• Press Analyze

• Select Charge again

You're preparing to place the Lucas device onto your patient. After lowering the suction cup you hear 3 rapid signals. What is that an indication of?

• The patient is too large, the straps need to be loosened before compressions begin.

• The battery is dying

• The device is ready to begin compressions.

• The patient is too small, immediately begin manual compressions.

You're preparing to place the Lucas device onto your patient. After lowering the suction cup you hear 3 rapid signals. What is that an indication of?

• The patient is too large, the straps need to be loosened before compressions can begin.

• The device is ready to begin compressions.

• The Lucas is not on securely, reposition your patient.

• The patient is too small, immediately begin manual compressions.

You're delivering rescue breaths via BVM to the patient and a shock has been advised. The BVM can stay at the head of the bed while you stand clear of the patient until advised to resume resuscitation efforts.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Any sources of concentrated oxygen should be moved away from the patient's chest.

The AED has announced that it has begun analysis of patient's rhythm. The team member providing chest compressions should (a)  

How comfortable are you with operating these devices?

• I could do it in my sleep!

• I'm sure I can use them properly but I would like some additional practice/guidance.

• I'm not sure.