Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Exam A UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Exam A UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
First-degree atrioventricular block - CORRECT ANSWER- A type of atrioventricular
block characterized by delayed conduction from the atria to the ventricles
CPR quality assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- Proce...
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Exam A UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
First-degree atrioventricular block - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A type of atrioventricular
block characterized by delayed conduction from the atria to the ventricles
CPR quality assessment - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Process of evaluating the effectiveness
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, often by monitoring the patient's PETCO2 levels
EMS destination for sudden cardiac arrest - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The most
appropriate facility for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of
spontaneous circulation in the field, such as a coronary reperfusion-capable medical center
Indicator of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A likely
sign of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient, such as cyanosis or agonal gasps
Ventilation frequency for a patient with a perfusing rhythm - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The
frequency at which a bag should be squeezed to properly ventilate a patient with a perfusing
rhythm, such as once every 5 to 6 seconds
Method to confirm correct endotracheal tube placement - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The
most reliable method, in addition to clinical assessment, to confirm and monitor correct
placement of an endotracheal tube, such as continuous waveform capnography
Treatment approach for suspected stroke patient with normal CT scan - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- The best treatment approach for a suspected stroke patient with normal CT
scan and no contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy, such as starting fibrinolytic therapy as
soon as possible
Recommended temperature range for targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The recommended range from which a temperature should be
selected and maintained constantly after cardiac arrest, such as 32°C to 36°C
, First intravenous dose of amiodarone for refractory ventricular fibrillation - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- The recommended first intravenous dose of amiodarone for a patient with
refractory ventricular fibrillation, such as 300 mg
Purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
The primary purpose of such teams, which is to improve patient outcomes by identifying and
treating early clinical deterioration
Next step after a defibrillation attempt - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The recommended
action to be taken after a defibrillation attempt, such as resuming CPR, starting with chest
compressions
Critical action by EMS team for a suspected stroke patient - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The
critical action performed by the EMS team to expedite care for a suspected stroke patient,
such as establishing IV access
Rhythm characterization for a patient with congestive heart failure - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- The characterization of a patient's rhythm based on ECG findings, such as
sinus tachycardia
Next step in assessment of an unresponsive patient - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The
immediate next step in the assessment and management of an unresponsive patient, such as
checking the patient's breathing and pulse
Time to perform a pulse check during BLS Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The
recommended length of time it should take to perform a pulse check during Basic Life
Support Assessment, such as 5 to 10 seconds
Example of closed-loop communication during atropine administration - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- An example of closed-loop communication, such as confirming the intended
action before administration
Effect of excessive ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- An effect of excessive
ventilation, such as decreased cardiac output
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