Aha Acls Post-Test Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Which action improves the quality of chest compressions delivered during resuscitave attemepts? {Ans: Shitch providers about every 2 min or every 5 compression cycles.}Which situation BEST describes PEA? {Ans: Sinus rythm without a pulse}What action is recommended to help minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? {Ans: Continue CPR while charging the defibrillator.}Which conditionis a contraindication to theraputic hypothermia during the post-cardiac arrest period for pt's who achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? {Ans: Responding to verbal commands}3 min after witnessing a cardiac arrest, one member of your team inserts an ET tube while another performs continuous chest comressions. During subsequent ventilation, you notice the presence of a wavefom on the capnogrophy screen and a PET CO2 of 8 mm Hg. What is the significance of this finding? {Ans: Chest compressions may not be effective.}You receiving a radio report from an EMS team enroute with a pt. who may be having a stroke. The hospital CT scanner is broken. What should you do? {Ans: Divert the pt. to a hospital 15 min away with CT capabilities.}What is the appropriate procedure for ET suctioning after the catheter is selected? {Ans: Suction during withdrawl, but