Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm Quiz

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What is the recommended compression rate during CPR according to the adult cardiac arrest algorithm?

120-130 compressions per minute

100-120 compressions per minute (correct)

80-100 compressions per minute

140-150 compressions per minute

When should epinephrine be administered in the adult cardiac arrest algorithm?

Immediately upon diagnosis of cardiac arrest

Every 10 minutes during CPR

Only if advanced airway management fails

After establishing IV/IO access (correct)

In cases of asystole or PEA, what is the immediate next step in the adult cardiac arrest algorithm?

Consider advanced airway management

Start CPR for 2 minutes (correct)

Administer amiodarone

Initiate shock therapy

What is the recommended dose of epinephrine for IV/IO administration in the adult cardiac arrest algorithm?

1 mg every 3-5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio if there is no advanced airway in place during CPR?

30:2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rate of giving breaths when an advanced airway is in place during CPR?

1 breath every 6 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if Petco2 is low or decreasing during CPR with advanced airway?

Reassess CPR quality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a reversible cause during resuscitation according to the text provided?

Hypernatremia Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step if there are no signs of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) during resuscitation?

Consider appropriateness of continued resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

When should quantitative waveform capnography be used during CPR?

To reassess CPR quality if Petco2 is low or decreasing Signup and view all the answers

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What is the recommended compression rate during CPR according to the adult cardiac arrest algorithm?

When should epinephrine be administered in the adult cardiac arrest algorithm?

In cases of asystole or PEA, what is the immediate next step in the adult cardiac arrest algorithm?

What is the recommended dose of epinephrine for IV/IO administration in the adult cardiac arrest algorithm?

What is the recommended compression-ventilation ratio if there is no advanced airway in place during CPR?

What is the recommended rate of giving breaths when an advanced airway is in place during CPR?

What action should be taken if Petco2 is low or decreasing during CPR with advanced airway?

Which of the following is NOT considered a reversible cause during resuscitation according to the text provided?

What is the next step if there are no signs of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) during resuscitation?

When should quantitative waveform capnography be used during CPR?

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