Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards
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The 'no-flow time' metric captured by a defibrillator's CPR feedback sensor refers to:
Answer: Total duration without chest compressions during the resuscitation
No-flow time (or hands-off time) is the cumulative period when chest compressions are not being delivered, and minimizing it is a key CPR quality goal.
Telemedicine support during a rural cardiac arrest allows a remote cardiologist to:
Answer: Guide the on-scene team with real-time rhythm interpretation and treatment decisions
Telemedicine extends expert cardiology guidance to resource-limited settings by enabling real-time video consultation and ECG data review.
A provider notices the AED is prompting 'check electrode pads' repeatedly. The FIRST corrective action should be:
Answer: Ensure pads have good skin contact, are not overlapping, and are connected properly
The 'check pads' prompt indicates high impedance, most often from poor pad-skin contact, misplacement, or a disconnected cable.
Which cardiac monitoring artifact MOST closely mimics ventricular fibrillation on a monitor and could lead to an inappropriate shock?
Answer: 60-Hz electrical interference producing a coarse, irregular waveform
60-Hz (AC) electrical interference can produce a coarse, irregular waveform that resembles VF; always assess the patient before treating the monitor.
Which feature of an automated CPR device makes it superior to manual compressions during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for cardiac arrest?
Answer: It delivers consistent compressions without requiring personnel to lean over the fluoroscopy table
Mechanical CPR devices allow uninterrupted compressions during PCI without personnel obstructing fluoroscopic imaging or being exposed to radiation.
When reviewing a post-resuscitation 12-lead ECG, which digital feature of modern monitors MOST aids in identifying a STEMI equivalent?
Answer: Automated ST-segment analysis with STEMI flag alert
Automated ST-segment analysis algorithms on modern monitors flag STEMI patterns and can alert providers to initiate the cath lab activation protocol.
Electronic health records (EHRs) during a resuscitation event PRIMARILY improve patient safety by:
Answer: Providing immediate access to prior cardiac history, medications, and allergies that guide treatment decisions
Instant access to a patient's medical history, current medications, and allergies through the EHR enables safer, more informed decision-making during acute resuscitation.