AHA Acls Exam Question With Verified
Answers
After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activate the emergency response
team. What is your next action? - answerCheck for a pulse
What is the recommended next step after defibrillation attempt - answerbegin CPR, starting
with ch...
After verifying unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing, you activate the emergency response
team. What is your next action? - answer✔Check for a pulse
What is the recommended next step after defibrillation attempt - answer✔begin CPR, starting
with chest compressions.
What is the recommended target temperature range for achieving therapeutic hypothermia after
cardiac arrest - answer✔32-36 *c
Which rhythm requires synchronized cardioversion? - answer✔Unstable supraventricular
tachycardia
What is the appropriate interval for an interruption in chest compressions - answer✔10 seconds
or less
Which treatment or medication is appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? -
answer✔epinephrine
A patient in respiratory failure becomes apneic but continues to have a strong pulse. The heart
rate is dropping rapidly and now shows a sinus bradycardia at a rate of 30/min. What
intervention has the highest priority? - answer✔Simple airway maneuvers and assisted
ventilation
An activated AED does not promptly analyze the rhythm. What is your next action? -
answer✔Begin chest compressions.
A 56 year old reports that he has palpitations but not chest pain or difficulty breathing. BP
132/68, P 130 and regular, R 12 bpm, o2 sat 95%, lead 11 wide complex tach. . What is next
action? - answer✔Seek expert consultation
What is an advantage of using hands-free d-fib pads instead of d-fib paddles? - answer✔Hands-
free allows for more rapid d-fib.
What is the usual post-cardiac arrest target range for PETCO2 who achieves return of
spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? - answer✔35-40mm Hg
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