Megacode Testing Checklist 1/2 Bradycardia VF/Pulseless VT Asystole ROSC
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1 Megacode Testing Checklist 1/2 Bradycardia VF/Pulseless VT Asystole ROSC Student Name: Test Bradycardia Management Recognizes symptomatic bradycardia Administers correct dose of atropine Prepares for second-line treatment Asystole Management Recognizes asystole Verbalizes potential reversible causes of asystole/pea (H s and T s) Immediately resumes CPR after rhythm checks
2 Megacode Testing Checklist 3 Student Name: Test Recognizes unstable tachycardia Recognizes symptoms due to tachycardia Performs immediate synchronized cardioversion
3 Megacode Testing Checklist 4 Student Name: Test Recognizes tachycardia (specific diagnosis) Recognizes no symptoms due to tachycardia Attempts vagal maneuvers Gives appropriate initial drug therapy 135
4 Megacode Testing Checklist 5 Student Name: Test Recognizes unstable tachycardia Recognizes symptoms due to tachycardia Performs immediate synchronized cardioversion 136
5 Megacode Testing Checklist 6 Student Name: Test Recognizes tachycardia (specific diagnosis) Recognizes no symptoms due to tachycardia Attempts vagal maneuvers Gives appropriate initial drug therapy 137
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