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Blue Alert Review 2021
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1
How long should interruptions last during chest compressions for a pulse/ rhythm check?
15 seconds
20 seconds if 2 rescuers
10 seconds
20 seconds
2
This was a good way to complete the Blue Alert mandatory.
yes
past Prezi games better (Jeopardy, Trivia, Price is Right)
I would prefer a paper test to complete on my own.
too juvenile
3
Epinephrine is the first drug given in the Cardiac Arrest Algorithm.
True
False
4
Two ways to initiate a Blue Alert is to call 2348 or to push the button in the theater.
False
True
5
Your patient is in a complex tachycardia & is unstable. The MD asks for a 12 lead EKG. Is that the best action per ACLS?
True
False
6
Which one of the below choices are not considered one of the "H"s for a reversible cause?
Hydrogen ion (acidosis)
Hyperthyroidism
Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
7
What is the correct technique for delivering compressions to an infant? More than 1 right answer.
two finger in the center of chest, just below nipple line
1 hand
2 thumbs center of infants chest &encircle chest with fingers of both hands
8
How many compressions should be completed in 1 minute of high quality CPR ?
100-120
95-100
9
According to AHA guidelines what the most reliable method of confirming &monitoring a ET tube?
Continuous wave form capnography
Continuous monitoring of PO2
CO2 detector device
Auscultations of lungs bilateral
10
According to AHA 2020 Guidelines , what drug should be used to prevent recurrence or treat this persistent rhythm?
Epinephrine
Lidocaine
Magnesium
11
For a Blue Alert roles need to be assigned to maintain clear duties. Ex. recorder, med admin, airway mange, compressions
False
True
12
The correct ventilation rate with an advanced airway for a pediatric patient is 1 breath every 2-3 seconds.
True
False
13
What is the correct location to check a pulse for an infant?
does not really matter
brachial
femoral
carotid
14
What is the time frame allowed for an initial assessment for absent or abnormal breathing?
15 seconds
10 seconds
15
Line up the correct sequence of events for the Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ( first 4 interventions VF/pulse VT).
shock/ CPR for 2 min. give O2, attach monitor/shock/CPR for 2 min. start IV
CPR for 2 min. give O2, attach monitors/shock/CPR for 2 min. start IV/shock
Shock/shock/CPR for 2 min. give O2, attach monitor/CPR for 2 min, start IV
shock/CPR for 2 min. start IV access/shock/start CPR,O2, attach monitor
16
Quality CPR for an adult means that compressions should be at least 2 inches in depth.
False
True
17
What is the correct location for checking a child's pulse. May select more than one.
Femoral
It really does not matter
Carotid
Brachial
18
What is this arrhythmia ?
Atrial Fibrillation
Torsades
Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation
19
According to PALS the correct energy used for 1st and 2nd shock are 2J/kg followed by 3J/kg.
False
True
20
What is the correct dose for the 1st dose of Amiodarone? The patient has a pulse.
150 mg
300 mg
21
VT with a pulse is treated the same way as VT without a pulse.
False
True
22
What is the normal respiratory rate for an infant?
30-60 bpm
24-40 BPM
22-34 bpm
23
The compressor position should be rotated every 3 minutes to avoid fatigue?
False
True
24
Compressions to ventilations ratio for an adult, (without advances airway ) is the same of 30: 2 whether 1 or 2 rescuer
True
False
25
What is this arrhythmia?
Ventricular fibrillation
Sinus Tachycardia
Normal sinus rhythm
Ventricular tachycardia
26
The average heart rate for a child of 2 -10 years is 60-140 bpm.
False
True
27
Your adult patient is exhibiting symptomatic bradycardia. Place the below actions in order according to algorithm.
Apply monitor, B/P/ maintain airway,O2/IV access/administer atropine
IV access/administer atropine/Maintain airway, O2/apply monitor,B/P
Maintain airway, O2/apply monitor, B/P/, IV access/administer atropine
Apply monitor, B/P/ IV access/administer atropine/Maintain airway
28
In PALS all drug doses are calculated by age.
True
False
29
Pacing a patient with the LifePak just put on the defib pads and select the Pacer, MA/current & rate.
True
False
30
To deliver the correct amount of compressions it helps to think of a song that has a tempo of 100-120 BPM.
True
False
31
When performing synchronized cardioversion the synch button needs to be selected prior to every shock delivered.
True
False
32
According to AHA Guidelines, how often should a ventilation be delivered to an adult patient with a perfusing rhythm?
every 10 seconds
every 6-8 seconds
every 10-12 seconds
every 5-6 seconds
33
There are 5 "T"s that are considered reversible causes for a cardiac arrest. Check all correct choices.
Trauma
Tension pneumothorax
Thrombosis both coronary and cerebral
Tamponade
34
Name 2 drug infusions per the Brady Algorithm that I can anticipate in using if atropine is ineffective.
Isuprel and Adenosine
Dopamine and Epinephrine
Adenosine and Dopamine
Epinephrine and Isuprel
35
When do Blue Alert cart checks need to be completed?
On regular business days . Monday-Friday
Several months prior to my annual evaluation.
Every day that cases are being done.
When a JC visit window is open.
36
After ROSC is achieved the target goal for Saturation is 92-98%
True
False
