American Red Cross ACLS Final (Latest 2023 - 2024) Complete Answers 100% Correct

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1. A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priorityintervention for this patient? Answer: Admini... stering epinephrine as early as possible 2. A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) aftercardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessmentto determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous distension, cyanosis, apnea andhyperresonance on percussion. The patient was also difficult to ventilate during the response. The team would most likely suspect which condition as the cause? Answer: Tension Pneumothorax 3. A patient with suspected stroke arrives at the emergency department. The patient is diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke and is a candidate forfibrinolytic therapy. To achieve the best outcomes, this therapy should be initiated within what time frame? Answer: Within 1 hour of patient's arrival. [Show More]

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