Question

once pea is identified and there are no signs of rosc, you continue cpr. what is your next step for appropriate care for this patient? choose the correct answer administer epinephrine 1 mg iv administer amiodarone 150 mg iv administer epinephrine 1.5 mg iv administer amiodarone 300 mg iv

Explanation:

In advanced cardiac - life support (ACLS), when pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is identified with no signs of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) during CPR, the recommended next step is to administer epinephrine 1 mg IV. Amiodarone is typically used for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, not as the first - line for PEA. The correct dose of epinephrine for PEA in ACLS is 1 mg IV.

Answer:

A. Administer epinephrine 1 mg IV