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Students may take the self-assessment as many times as needed. Please bring your Certificate of Completion with you to the ACLS class or email in advance to [info@baysidecpr.com](info@baysidecpr.com. Instructions)[. Instructions](info@baysidecpr.com. Instructions) for accessing the Precourse Requirements are included in your registration confirmation.  \nACLS Written Exam  \nThe ACLS Provider exam is 50 multiple-choice questions, with a required passing score is 84% . All AHA exams are now“open resource” which means student may use the ACLS manual, study guides, handouts and personal notes during the exam. Using the ACLS Provider Manual ahead of time with the online resources is very helpful.  \nBLS Review  \n\n| Assessment Steps for BLS\u003Cbr>1. Make sure scene is safe | Compressions\u003Cbr>• At least 2 inches with a rate between 100 – 120/min |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2. Tap/shout to check for responsiveness | • Allow for full recoil |\n| 3. Call for help if patient is unresponsive | • PEtCO2 (intubated) \u003C 10 mmHgindicates poor compressions |\n| 4. Check for pulse and breathing for at least 5 but no | • Interruptions in compressions should be \u003C 10 seconds |\n| more than 10 seconds\u003Cbr>5. If no pulse (or not sure if there is a pulse) begin CPR | • Switch compressors every 2 min.\u003Cbr>• Waveform Capnography is the most reliable method of confirming placement and monitoring of ETT\u003Cbr>• Pre-charging the defibrillator 15 seconds before therhythm can improve CCV |\n| Breaths During CPR\u003Cbr>• Limit interruptions to less than 10 seconds\u003Cbr>• Ratio of compressions to breaths 30:2 or other advanced protocols that maximize CCF\u003Cbr>• Each breath given over 1 second\u003Cbr>• An effective breath will result in visible chest rise\u003Cbr>• CPR with ETT: 1 breath every 6 seconds with continuous compressions\u003Cbr>• Excessive ventilation = decreased cardiac output | Rescue Breathing\u003Cbr>• For a patient who is not breathing or breathing effectively give 1 breath every 6 seconds\u003Cbr>• Give breaths gently, over 1second\u003Cbr>• An effective breath will result in visible rise/fall of the chest\u003Cbr>• Excessive ventilation decreases cardiac output\u003Cbr>• Difficulty positioning airway for patency, place NPA or OPA\u003Cbr>• OPA Placement = Measure from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible |\n\nACS and Stroke  \n\n| ACS-STEMI\u003Cbr>• Assessment: Pale, cool, diaphoretic, chest pain, dyspnea, anxiety, hypotension, poor perfusion\u003Cbr>• Aspirin 162-325 mg\u003Cbr>• Timeframe to start Coronary Reperfusion (PCI) should be \u003C 90min from ER arrival | Stroke\u003Cbr>• Noncontrast Head CT within 20 min. of hospital arrival. A normal CT may rule out hemorrhagic stroke\u003Cbr>• To better facilitate care, notify receiving hospital inadvance\u003Cbr>• Ischemic Stroke: start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP if there are no contraindications\u003Cbr>• Hemorrhagic Stroke: neuro consult |\n| --- | --- |\n\nRRT and MET (Rapid Response Team / Medical Emergency Team)  \nMET / RRT focuses on prevention of deuteriation to cardiac arrest  \nImprove patient care by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration  \n[Bayside CPR & AED Training Center |](Bayside CPR & AED Training Center | www.baysidecpr.com |443-837-7891)[ ](Bayside CPR & AED Training Center | www.baysidecpr.com |443-837-7891)[www.baysidecpr.com](Bayside CPR & AED Training Center | www.baysidecpr.com |443-837-7891)[ |443-837-7891](Bayside CPR & AED Training Center | www.baysidecpr.com |443-837-7891)  \nEffective Team Dynamics  \n1. Clear roles and responsibilities: Team leader should clearly delegate tasks  \n2. Knowing your limitation: Stay in scope of practice / ask for a new role if inappropriately assigned  \n3. Constructive interventions: if someone is about to make a mistake address that team member immediately  \n4. Knowledge sharing  \n5. Summarizing and Re-evaluation  \n6. Clear and Closed loop communication: Repeat back the order, cla","cbCaifFFniELMj6r","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifFFniELMj6r","pdf",681900,"English","# Pre-Course Requirements\n# ACLS Written Exam\n# BLS Review\n## Breaths During CPR\n## Rescue Breathing\n# ACS and Stroke\n# RRT and MET (Rapid Response Team / Medical Emergency Team)\n# Effective Team Dynamics\n# Bradycardia and Tachycardia\n# Cardiac Arrest (No Pulse)\n# Post Resuscitation / After ROSC","[{\"question\":\"What are the ACLS pre-course requirements and the passing score?\",\"answer\":\"A mandatory Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work are required, with a passing score of at least 70%. 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