ACLS Case Study 1: In-Hospital

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After conducting an initial assessment, it is determined that the patient is in cardiac arrest so you activate the Code Team. Given IV access has been established and a cardiac monitor is not attached to the patient, what are your initial actions?

Administer 1 mg IVP epinephrine

Deliver one 120 J unsynchronized shock

Begin with 5 cycles of CPR

Check for airway obstruction without beginning CPR

CPR has been initiated and the Code Team is arriving to the hospital room. Which of the listed drugs should be considered for administration?

1 mg IV/IO Atropine

20 mcg/kg/min Dopamine IV fluid bolus

1 mcg/kg Dopamine

1 mg IV/IO Epinephrine

Five cycles of CPR have been performed, the patient received 1.0 mg of epinephrine via IVP and a cardiac monitor has been connected. A large amount of food was cleared from the patient's airway while performing CPR. After the completion of five CPR cycles, the cardiac rhythm check showed pulseless electrical activity. What is the most likely cause of the arrest among the listed H's and T's?

Acidosis (excess hydrogen ions)

Pneumothorax with tension

Cardiac tamponade

Hypoxia (lack of oxygen)

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