ALS 2 Assessment

A patient in your hospital collapses suddenly and becomes apneic. You initiate BLS and attach an ECG monitor. At the end of the first cycle of BLS you pause chest compressions briefly and see a rhythm with repeated complexes at a rate of 126 per minute but do not feel a pulse or an apex beat. Your rhythm diagnosis is:

Asystole and pulseless electrical activity are non-shockable arrest rhythms and should not be treated with electrical defibrillation.

The goal of vasopressor therapy during CPR is to:

In patients with bradyarrhythmias who suddenly develop cardiopulmonary arrest due to asystole, which of the following is true?

Which of the following may be the most beneficial during the first 10 minutes of CPR for patients with pulseless electrical activity that have severe acidemia?

After administering the first dose of a vasopressor during CPR in a dog with a non-shockable rhythm, if there is NO return of spontaneous circulation, how long should you wait before giving another dose of vasopressor?”

Which if the following is a valid rationale for the use of sodium bicarbonate during CPR?

Which of the types of arrest rhythms is seen most commonly in dogs and cats?

A patient suddenly develops severe bradycardia during anesthesia for a distal limb mass removal. The ECG is attached and the animal rapidly progresses to asystole with no palpable pulses. According to the RECOVER CPR guidelines, what is the first treatment priority?

High-dose epinephrine has been associated with an increased rate of ROSC during CPR, but has also been associated with a lower rate of survival to discharge. It is therefore recommended for use only in patients with prolonged CPA as a last ditch effort, and should only be administered with the understanding that it may decrease the likelihood of long-term survival.