ACLS review
51. What is the recommended depth of compression when performing CPR on an adult victim in cardiac arrest?
At least 2 inches
52. What are some indications for endotracheal intubation in the cardiac arrest victim?
The inability of the patient to consciously ventilate
Inability of the rescuer to ventilate the patient adequately with postive pressure ventilations
The patient is unresponsive and unable to protect their own airway.
53. How does one verify asystole on the monitor?
Increase the size if the waveform
Check the rhythm in another lead
Verify all electrical cords are connected
Verify all electrodes are in place
54. What are some precautions that should be observed before applying the defibrillator pads to the patient?
Make sure the skin surface is fry
Avoid pacemakers and other devices
Avoid letting the pads touch
Remove medication patches
Remove excess chest hair if the pads do not adhere to the chest wall
55. What is the dosage of Lopressor that may be used to control the rate in an adult in symptomatic SVT?
Lopressor 5mg slow IV at 5 minute intervals. It may repeated X 2 for a total dose of 15 mg.
Reviewed 2/28/16
At least 2 inches
52. What are some indications for endotracheal intubation in the cardiac arrest victim?
The inability of the patient to consciously ventilate
Inability of the rescuer to ventilate the patient adequately with postive pressure ventilations
The patient is unresponsive and unable to protect their own airway.
53. How does one verify asystole on the monitor?
Increase the size if the waveform
Check the rhythm in another lead
Verify all electrical cords are connected
Verify all electrodes are in place
54. What are some precautions that should be observed before applying the defibrillator pads to the patient?
Make sure the skin surface is fry
Avoid pacemakers and other devices
Avoid letting the pads touch
Remove medication patches
Remove excess chest hair if the pads do not adhere to the chest wall
55. What is the dosage of Lopressor that may be used to control the rate in an adult in symptomatic SVT?
Lopressor 5mg slow IV at 5 minute intervals. It may repeated X 2 for a total dose of 15 mg.
Reviewed 2/28/16
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