ACLS Provider Course Testing Scenario 4: Unstable Tachycardia (SVT) → VF → PEA → PCAC

ACLS Provider Course: Testing Scenario 4: Unstable Tachycardia (SVT) > VF > PEA > PCAC

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Testing Scenario 4: Unstable Tachycardia (SVT) → VF → PEA → PCAC

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Lead in scenario:

A 58-year-old woman known to be diabetic and hypertensive, is complaining of chest palpitations, feeling tired and nauseated. How would you manage this?

Team Actions

Performs initial impression*

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Not Done Correctly

Teamwork and Communication*

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Not Done Correctly

Performs primary assessment (ABCDE)*

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Not Done Correctly

Provides supplemental O2 by non-rebreather mask*

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Not Done Correctly

Recognizes unstable SVT*

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Not Done Correctly

Obtain IV access and blood sample and consider sedation*

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Not Done Correctly

Provides synchronized cardioversion with the correct energy*

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Not Done Correctly

Recognizes Ventricular Fibrillation*

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Not Done Correctly

Assess for responsiveness, breathing and pulse*

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Not Done Correctly

Initiates high-quality CPR while charging defibrillator*

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Not Done Correctly

Defibrillates at appropriate energy (1st dose)*

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Not Done Correctly

Immediately resumes chest compressions*

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Not Done Correctly

Defibrillates at appropriate energy (2nd dose)*

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Not Done Correctly

Administers correct dose of epinephrine*

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Not Done Correctly

Considers advanced airway and capnography*

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Not Done Correctly

Prepares 300 mg amiodarone*

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Not Done Correctly

Identifies and treats Hs and Ts*

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Not Done Correctly

Recognizes PEA*

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Not Done Correctly

Immediately resumes chest compressions (High-Quality CPR)*

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Not Done Correctly

Administers correct dose of epinephrine*

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Not Done Correctly

Continue to discuss and treat reversible causes*

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Not Done Correctly

Recognizes ROSC*

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Not Done Correctly

Reassess patient: ABC*

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Not Done Correctly

Consider Advance airway with capnography*

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Not Done Correctly

Maintain SPO2 of 94% above*

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Not Done Correctly

Manages Hemodynamics*

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Not Done Correctly

Consider Targeted Temperature management*

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Not Done Correctly

Verbalize the need for CT scan, ECG, laboratory*

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Not Done Correctly

Seek expert consultation and transfer the patient*

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Not Done Correctly

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Testing Scenario 4: Unstable Tachycardia (SVT) → VF → PEA → PCAC