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Which of the following is NOT typically included in a performance evaluation checklist?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a performance evaluation checklist?
What is the purpose of the 'Verified by' section in the checklist?
What is the purpose of the 'Verified by' section in the checklist?
Why is the 'Approved by' section important in a performance evaluation checklist?
Why is the 'Approved by' section important in a performance evaluation checklist?
What might be a benefit of using a standardized performance evaluation checklist?
What might be a benefit of using a standardized performance evaluation checklist?
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Performance Evaluation Checklist (NCM 118)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is being assessed
- Legend: Progress Acceptable (effective and efficient), Needs Improvement (slow progress, majority of tasks not done properly)
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Criterion: Team Leader
- Ensure high-quality CPR at all times
- Assign team member roles
- Ensure team members perform well
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Criterion: Tachycardia Management
- Start oxygen, place monitor, start IV if needed
- Place monitor correctly
- Recognize symptomatic tachycardia
- Administer amiodarone/adenosine in correct dose
- Prepare for second-line treatment
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Criterion: VF/Pulseless V-tach Management
- Recognize VF
- Clear before analyzing and shocking
- Immediately resume CPR after shocks
- Appropriate airway management
- Appropriate drug cycle (rhythm check/shock-CPR)
- Administer appropriate drugs and doses
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Criterion: PEA Management
- Recognize PEA
- Identify potential reversible causes (H's & Ts) of asystole/PEA
- Administer appropriate drugs and doses
- Immediately resume CPR after rhythm checks
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Criterion: Post Cardiac Arrest Care
- Identify ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation)
- Ensure blood pressure, 12-lead ECG, oxygen saturation (SpO2) are monitored
- Advance airway and waveform capnography & lab tests
- Targeted temperature management
- Score: Overall performance rating (percentage)
- Evaluator: Signature and printed name, date
- Evaluated: Signature and printed name, date; prepared by and verified by details
- Department: College of Nursing (specific details)
- Approved by: Dean of the College of Nursing (specific details)
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This quiz focuses on evaluating performance in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as outlined in NCM 118. It assesses critical skills such as team leadership, tachycardia management, VF/Pulseless V-tach management, and PEA management. Prepare to test your knowledge on effective CPR techniques and emergency response protocols.
