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Which of the following is a common nonperfusing arrhythmia?
Which of the following is a common nonperfusing arrhythmia?
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Atrial fibrillation
- Sinus tachycardia
- Ventricular fibrillation (correct)
When should CPR be started?
When should CPR be started?
- After the rhythm is identified
- After a defibrillatory shock
- When a pulsatile state is established
- Before the rhythm is identified (correct)
What is the only absolute contraindication to CPR?
What is the only absolute contraindication to CPR?
- A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order (correct)
- Asystole
- Pulseless electrical activity
- Ventricular fibrillation
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in performing CPR?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in performing CPR?
What is the recommended compression depth for adults during CPR?
What is the recommended compression depth for adults during CPR?
When should untrained bystanders perform chest compression-only CPR?
When should untrained bystanders perform chest compression-only CPR?
What is the recommended compression rate during CPR?
What is the recommended compression rate during CPR?
During CPR, how many compressions should be administered per minute?
During CPR, how many compressions should be administered per minute?
When should the rhythm be checked during CPR?
When should the rhythm be checked during CPR?
Which medication should be administered every 3-5 minutes during CPR?
Which medication should be administered every 3-5 minutes during CPR?
When should amiodarone be administered during CPR?
When should amiodarone be administered during CPR?
Which device may be used as the initial advanced airway during CPR?
Which device may be used as the initial advanced airway during CPR?
What is the recommended dose of standard-dose epinephrine for patients in cardiac arrest?
What is the recommended dose of standard-dose epinephrine for patients in cardiac arrest?
Which medication may be considered for ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT) that is unresponsive to CPR, defibrillation, and a vasopressor?
Which medication may be considered for ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT) that is unresponsive to CPR, defibrillation, and a vasopressor?
What is the recommended temperature range for targeted temperature management (TTM) in post-cardiac arrest care?
What is the recommended temperature range for targeted temperature management (TTM) in post-cardiac arrest care?
Which of the following is a recommended ventilation strategy after ROSC?
Which of the following is a recommended ventilation strategy after ROSC?
What is the potential effect of hypercapnia on cerebral vasculature?
What is the potential effect of hypercapnia on cerebral vasculature?
Which of the following was observed in an observational study comparing hypercapnia to normocapnia or hypocapnia after ROSC?
Which of the following was observed in an observational study comparing hypercapnia to normocapnia or hypocapnia after ROSC?
What was the median tidal volume at the end of TTM in the TTM trial?
What was the median tidal volume at the end of TTM in the TTM trial?
During CPR, tracheal intubation allows for uninterrupted chest compressions and protects the lungs from aspiration of gastric contents. However, what percentage of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients experienced regurgitation before EMS arrival or before tracheal intubation?
During CPR, tracheal intubation allows for uninterrupted chest compressions and protects the lungs from aspiration of gastric contents. However, what percentage of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients experienced regurgitation before EMS arrival or before tracheal intubation?
Which of the following statements about videolaryngoscopy (VL) for tracheal intubation during CPR is correct?
Which of the following statements about videolaryngoscopy (VL) for tracheal intubation during CPR is correct?
What is the recommended ventilation rate during CPR with an advanced airway in place?
What is the recommended ventilation rate during CPR with an advanced airway in place?
Why is a reduced ventilation rate sufficient to maintain a normal ventilation perfusion ratio during CPR?
Why is a reduced ventilation rate sufficient to maintain a normal ventilation perfusion ratio during CPR?
Which of the following is a class I recommendation for targeted temperature management (TTM) for comatose adult patients with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)?
Which of the following is a class I recommendation for targeted temperature management (TTM) for comatose adult patients with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)?
Why do current guidelines for CPR emphasize chest compressions for all cardiac arrests?
Why do current guidelines for CPR emphasize chest compressions for all cardiac arrests?
Which of the following airway techniques during CPR has potential advantages over others, including improved pharyngeal seal pressure and integrated bite blocks?
Which of the following airway techniques during CPR has potential advantages over others, including improved pharyngeal seal pressure and integrated bite blocks?
What is the recommended approach for bag-mask ventilation during CPR?
What is the recommended approach for bag-mask ventilation during CPR?
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