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ACLS
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Nursing
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02/12/2017

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Term
what are the steps in the BLS assessment
Definition
1. check responsiveness
2. call for help/activate emergency response, obtain AED if possible
3. check for presence of breathing & pulse

if pulse not detected:
4. begin CPR within 10 seconds

if pulse detected:
4. begin rescue breathing

5. provide shocks with AED as indicated
Term
3 critical concepts for chest compressions
Definition
1. compress at least 2 inches
2. rate of at least 100/min
3. allow complete recoil
Term
interruptions in chest compressions should never be longer than...
Definition
10 seconds
Term
how often do you ventilate a patient in respiratory arrest
Definition
every 5-6 seconds
Term
a pt with ACS needs aspirin but has a history of peptic ulcer disease
what do you do?
Definition
give a rectal aspirin suppository
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