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- 6. This is the first-line antiarrhythmic medication to treat VFIB in cardiac arrest.
- 8. During CPR, pulse checks should be limited to less than _____ seconds.
- 12. This reversible cause of cardiac arrest is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children.
- 14. This medication should be given in addition to Calcium Chloride for a patient with renal failure who is in cardiac arrest (two words).
- 16. You must assess ______ reflexes in a patient who is in cardiac arrest from penetrating trauma.
- 18. Both VFIB and VTAC are considered _________ rhythms.
- 21. This racoon from Seattle, WA has a condition called "short spine syndrome", giving him a stubby but loveable appearance.
- 25. When performing CPR on a child (and there are two responders on scene), you should give _______________ compressions followed by two breaths.
- 26. Push-dose epinephrine should only be utilized in patients who are in a _____________ state (hyphenated).
- 27. When you are treating a pregnant patient in cardiac arrest, you must manually displace the uterus to the _________.
- 28. This is a problem that may occur after eating lettuce from Taco Bell (and is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest).
- 29. When ventilating an adult patient with an advanced airway in place, give a breath once every _____ seconds.
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- 1. This medication should be given to any patient suspected of overdosing on a calcium channel blocker (two words).
- 2. This is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest caused by the buildup of fluid in the sac around the heart.
- 3. In a CPR, the best chances of achieving ROSC come from performing good chest compressions and early ____________.
- 4. This is a purplish-blue discoloration of the skin that occurs after death and is a reason to not begin CPR.
- 5. This is usually the first medication given during cardiac arrest, but should be delayed until after the second defibrillation.
- 7. This ECG rhythm indicates the absence of any electrical activity in the heart and is considered to be the most stable rhythm.
- 8. If I titrate an Epi Drip to give 1 drop every 2 seconds, how many micrograms per minute am I giving?
- 9. This medication should be given if the cardiac arrest was caused by an opiate overdose.
- 10. This reversible cause of cardiac arrest may occur when a patient with renal failure misses dialysis.
- 11. For a patient who has suffered chest trauma, needle ________________ may be indicated.
- 13. This is the best way to open the airway of an unconscious trauma patient (two words).
- 15. This smooth-muscle relaxer is used to treat Torsades des Pointes in cardiac arrest.
- 17. This measuring device must be used any time a BVM or advanced airway is in place.
- 19. A reversible cause of cardiac arrest caused by low blood glucose levels.
- 20. In an adult patient, how many compressions you do before giving two breaths.
- 22. Oddly enough, a DNR does not have to be signed by the __________ to be considered valid.
- 23. In a pediatric patient, CPR should be initiated if the heart rate is less than ______ and they have signs of poor perfusion.
- 24. After you deliver a defibrillation, you should immediately _____________ chest compressions.