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ACLS Review Questions
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ACLS Review Questions
- What is the primary purpose of the CPR coach on a resuscitation team?
Answer: - increasing CPR quality
- What is the most common type of stroke?
Answer: ischemic stroke
- What is a contraindication to the administration of aspirin for the management of a pt with
acute coronary syndromes?
Answer: recent gastrointestinal bleeding
- What blood component is acted upon by aspirin administration during the management of a
pt with ACS?
Answer: platelets
- What is the most appropriate destination for pts with suspected acute ischemic stroke?
Answer: certified stroke center
- A 49-year-old man arrives at the emergency department with chest discom- fort. He states
that he was working in the garden this morning when his chest started hurting. The last episode lasted about 25 minutes, and he was sweaty. The chest discomfort is not relieved with rest.
Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the pt showing symptoms suggestive of MI, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)?
Answer:
If SpO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen
Obtain a 12-lead EKG
Administer aspirin and establish IV access Assess ABCs Consider nitroglycerin, morphine, and a P2Y inhibitor
Activate the STEMI team
- His initial VS are HR 120/min, BP 135/88 mmHg, RR 23/min, SpO2 87%, and temperature
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37.3 degrees C.When considering oxygen saturation, what is your course of action?
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