ACLS Quiz

Which are "T"s of H's and T's algorithm?

• Thrombus, pulmonary or coronary

• Tension pneumothorax

• Thiamine deficiency

• Toxins

• Tamponade, cardiac

How many H's and T's factors are there for ACLS consideration?

Which electrolytes are implicated in H's and T's algorithm for cardiac arrest causes?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Phosphorus

Which are H's of the H's and T's algorithm?

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypovolemia

• Hypoxia

• Hypothermia

• Hydrogen ion (acidosis)

Epi administration for cardiac arrest is dosed and routed as: (write as _ unit (_:_____) every _-_ unit of time I_/I_)

Amiodarone for cardiac arrest (FIRST dose) is dosed and routed as: (write as ___ unit method I_/I_)

Amiodarone for cardiac arrest (SECOND dose) is dosed and routed as: (write as ___ unit method I_/I_)

Lidocaine for cardiac arrest (FIRST dose) is dosed and routed as: (_-_ unit/weight I_/I_)

Lidocaine for cardiac arrest (SECOND dose) is dosed and routed as: (write as _._-_._ unit/weight I_/I_)

You've arrived on scene with a patient found down for an unknown period of time. You check for a pulse and respirations and find neither. What are you going to do first?

• Call 911!

• Initiate CPR.

• Place the defib pads.

• Secure an ETT.