AHA ACLS QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|100% CORRECT|GRADE A+
2024
First step after identifying apnea and no pulse - ANSWER CPR
Shockable rhythms - ANSWER VF and pVT
Non shockable rhythms - ANSWER Asystole/PEA
When should IV/IO access be gained? - ANSWER After first shock, during compressions
When is Amioderone administered? - ANSWER 2 minutes after first dose of Epinephrine (VF/pVT)
When is an advanced airway placed? - ANSWER Concurrently with second round of CPR
What is the first dose of amioderone - ANSWER 300mg
what is the second dose of amioderone - ANSWER 150mg
When is the second dose of amioderone administered - ANSWER 2 minutes after second dose of
epinephrine
What is the first step after a shock in cardiac arrest - ANSWER resume compressions
Is a pulse check/rhythm check done after a shock? - ANSWER NO!!! Resume compressions!!!
When is a pulse check rhythm check done? - ANSWER Regardless of a shock, when the compressor is
switched out (next 2 minute mark)
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