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If you answered A, "True", you are correct!

Here's why: Because of the effect of the uterus on venous return, coupled with the minimal cardiac output seen with CPR, IV access should be established above the diaphragm (i.e. antecubital fossa, internal jugular, subclavian, etc).

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#ACLS Question of the Day

IV access should always be established above the diaphragm in the pregnant patient receiving CPR.

A. True
B. False

(Answer will be posted on Tuesday)

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If you answered A, "Increase the joules as necessary until conversion occurs", you are correct!

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#ACLS Question of the Day

If 50 joules fail to convert unstable or pulseless ventricular tachycardia:

A.Increase the joules as necessary until conversion occurs
B.Give an anti-arrhythmic drug before the next shock
C.Reduce the energy level for the next shock
D.None of the above

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If you answered "D. All of the above", you are correct!

Here's why: Wheezing is commonly a symptom of broncospasm, however, swelling of distal airways or mucous may cause or create the wheezing heard on auscultation.

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#PALS Question of the Day

Wheezing is caused by:

A. Bronchospasm
B. Swollen/inflamed small airways
C. Mucous in the lower airways
D. All of the above

(Answer will be posted on Tuesday)

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If you answered, "D. All of the above", you are correct!

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#ACLS Question of the Day

Which of the following are listed as “potentially reversible causes of PEA...” in the most recent ECC Guidelines?

A. Severe acute blood loss (i.e. arterial rupture)
B. Massive pulmonary embolus
C. Cardiac tamponade
D. All of the above

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If you answered "B. False", you are correct!

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ACLS Question of the Day

Ventricular fibrillation is a form of PEA.
A. True
B. False

(Answer will be posted on Tuesday)

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If you answered "A. For patients who keep reverting back to the VT", you are correct!

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#ACLS Question of the Day

When do anti-arrhythmic drugs possibly play a role in treating the patient with unstable VT?

A. For patients who keep reverting back to the VT
B. To make electrical conversion easier
C. Never
D. None of the above

(Answer will be posted on Tuesday)

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If you answered "B. False", you are correct!

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#ACLS Question of the Day

Sinus tachycardia can be ruled out by the presence of "p" waves.

A. True
B. False

(Answer will be posted on Tuesday)

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