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?

<p>1 mg every 3-5 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>30:2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1 breath every 6 seconds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reassess CPR quality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hypernatremia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Consider appropriateness of continued resuscitation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should quantitative waveform capnography be used during CPR?

<p>To reassess CPR quality if Petco2 is low or decreasing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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