ACLS 2025/2026 (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
Targeted temperature management - adults. - ANS 32 - 36 C (89.6 - 95.2F).
Titrate inspired O2 to... - ANS the lowest level required to achieve arterial O2 sat 94% + to
avoid complications associated with O2 toxicity.
Mean arterial pressure goal - ANS 65 mm Hg or greater
A team leader should be able to explain why it is essential to... - ANS push hard and fast in
center of chest.
ensure complete chest recoil.
minimize interruptions in compressions.
avoid excessive ventilation.
A team member should be... - ANS clear about role assignments.
prepared to fill their responsibilities.
well practiced in resuscitation.
knowledgeable about algorithms.
committed to success.
Resuscitation triangle (3) - ANS Compressor: assessed pt, 5 cycles chest compressions,
alternates with AED person every 5 cycles or 2 min.
AED/Defibrillator Monitor: brings and operates AED, places monitor where it can be seen by
team leader, alternates with compressor every 5 cycles or 2 min.
Airway: Opens airway, provides bag-mask ventilation, inserts airway adjuncts as appropriate.
Leadership roles (3) - ANS Team leader: every team needs one. assigns roles to team
members, makes treatment decisions, provides feedback, assumes responsibility for roles not
assigned.
Meds: Initiates IV/IO access, administers meds.
Time recorder: records time of interventions & medications and announces when next are due,
records frequency and duration of interruptions in compressions, communicates to the team
leader.
Should you start CPR when you are unsure about a pulse? - ANS Yes, unnecessary
compressions are less harmful than failing to provide compressions when needed.
Agonal gasps - ANS A sign of cardiac arrest!