Question

during the management of a patient in cardiac arrest, you have initiated cpr, attached the manual defibrillator, delivered the first shock, and immediately resumed high - quality cpr, beginning with chest compressions. what is your next intervention? choose the correct answer establish iv or io access deliver a second shock administer epinephrine insert an advanced airway

Explanation:

In the cardiac - arrest management algorithm, after delivering the first shock and resuming high - quality CPR, the next step is to establish IV or IO access to be able to administer medications if needed. Medications like epinephrine are given after access is established, and further shocks are given after rhythm assessment and as per protocol. Insertion of an advanced airway is also an important step but not the immediate next step after the first shock and resuming CPR.

Answer:

Establish IV or IO access