Post-Resuscitation Care & Recovery Flashcards
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Which member is typically responsible for coordinating ongoing post-arrest care in a hospital setting?
Answer: The critical care or resuscitation team
Post-arrest patients are managed by an organized critical care or resuscitation team for continuous care.
What is a key reason to identify the underlying cause of the cardiac arrest during recovery?
Answer: To prevent recurrence and guide treatment
Finding the cause guides specific therapy and reduces the risk of another arrest.
Which assessment tool is commonly used to track level of consciousness during recovery?
Answer: Glasgow Coma Scale
The Glasgow Coma Scale measures eye, verbal, and motor responses to track neurological status.
Why might seizures occur after cardiac arrest, and how are they managed?
Answer: From brain injury; treated with anticonvulsants and monitoring
Hypoxic brain injury can trigger seizures, which are treated with anticonvulsants and EEG monitoring.
What is an appropriate goal for blood glucose management after resuscitation?
Answer: Avoid both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
Moderate glucose control avoiding extremes is associated with better outcomes after arrest.
Which best describes the purpose of cardiac rehabilitation after a survived cardiac arrest?
Answer: Supervised recovery of physical and cardiac function
Cardiac rehabilitation provides supervised exercise and education to restore function and reduce future risk.
What emotional or psychological effect is common in survivors and families after cardiac arrest?
Answer: Anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress
Survivors and families often experience anxiety, depression, or PTSD and may need psychological support.