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[Show more]you find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? 
start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 
 
 
 
you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood press...
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start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 
 
 
 
you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood press...
The BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? 
 
Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation 
 
 
 
Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: 
 
Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) 
 
 
 
Which type of suction catheter provides the most effec...
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Add to cartThe BLS Survey includes assessing which of the following? 
 
Responsiveness, Activate EMS and get AED, Circulation, Defibrillation 
 
 
 
Basic airway skills include all of the following EXCEPT: 
 
Placement of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) 
 
 
 
Which type of suction catheter provides the most effec...
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In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? 
Hypotension 
 
 
 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? 
Epinephrine ...
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In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? 
Hypotension 
 
 
 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? 
Epinephrine ...
what should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? 
continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging 
 
 
 
what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? 
safety to threat providers? 
 
 
 
After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate...
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Add to cartwhat should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? 
continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging 
 
 
 
what condition is an indication to stop of withhold resuscitative efforts? 
safety to threat providers? 
 
 
 
After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initiate...
You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? 
Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
 
 
 
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm...
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Add to cartYou find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? 
Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
 
 
 
You are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. The blood pressure is 92/50 mm...
given rapidly during compressions 
IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be 
 
 
 
Potential oxygen toxicity 
What is the danger of routinely administering high concentrations of oxygen during post-cardiac arrest period for patients who achieve ROSC? 
 
 
 
NOT recommended for routine use 
Rec...
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IV/IO drug administration during CPR should be 
 
 
 
Potential oxygen toxicity 
What is the danger of routinely administering high concentrations of oxygen during post-cardiac arrest period for patients who achieve ROSC? 
 
 
 
NOT recommended for routine use 
Rec...
Who Makes Up the Guidelines? 
American Heart Association 
Two subcommittees 
ACLS Subcommittees 
EKG Subcommittees 
In JAMA every 2 years 
 
 
 
Whats the most common cause of death in adults? 
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Narrowing of small blood vessels which supplies blood and oxygen to the hear...
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Add to cartWho Makes Up the Guidelines? 
American Heart Association 
Two subcommittees 
ACLS Subcommittees 
EKG Subcommittees 
In JAMA every 2 years 
 
 
 
Whats the most common cause of death in adults? 
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Narrowing of small blood vessels which supplies blood and oxygen to the hear...
ACLS CLASS| 42 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023.
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2nd degree AV block: Mobitz II 
 
 
2nd degree AV block: Mobitz II 
 
 
2nd degree AV block: Wenebach 
 
 
2nd degree AV block: Wenebach 
 
 
3rd degree AV block 
 
 
Atrial fibrillation 
 
 
Atrial flutter 
 
 
Asystole 
 
 
Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia 
 
 
Normal sinus 
 
 
Pulseless elect...
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Add to cart2nd degree AV block: Mobitz II 
 
 
2nd degree AV block: Mobitz II 
 
 
2nd degree AV block: Wenebach 
 
 
2nd degree AV block: Wenebach 
 
 
3rd degree AV block 
 
 
Atrial fibrillation 
 
 
Atrial flutter 
 
 
Asystole 
 
 
Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia 
 
 
Normal sinus 
 
 
Pulseless elect...
What should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? 
Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging. 
 
 
 
which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? 
Safety threat to providers. 
 
 
 
After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initia...
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Add to cartWhat should be done to minimize interruptions in chest compressions during CPR? 
Continue CPR while the defibrillator is charging. 
 
 
 
which condition is an indication to stop or withhold resuscitative efforts? 
Safety threat to providers. 
 
 
 
After verifying the absence of a pulse, you initia...
you find an unresponsive patient who is not breathing. after activating the emergency response system, you determine that there is no pulse. what is your next action? 
start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 
 
 
 
you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood press...
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start chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 
 
 
 
you are evaluating a 58-year-old man with chest pain. the blood press...
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You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? 
Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
 
 
 
You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart ra...
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Add to cartYou find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system, you determine there is no pulse. What is your next action? 
Start chest compressions of at least 100 per min. 
 
 
 
You are evaluating a 58 year old man with chest pain. The BP is 92/50 and a heart ra...
During post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? 
At least 24 hours 
 
 
 
You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs...
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Add to cartDuring post-cardiac arrest care, which is the recommended duration of targeted temperature management after reaching the correct temperature range? 
At least 24 hours 
 
 
 
You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT scan was normal, with no signs...
ACLS CERTIFICATION EXAM QUIZ 2020 |53 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? 
Hypotension 
 
 
 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? 
Epinephrine ...
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Add to cartBEST PLAYLIST I'VE FOUND FOR ALL HEART.ORG ACLS CODES! 

 
This is a good starting point for Jose (big Megacode at end): 
 
 
 
In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? 
Hypotension 
 
 
 
Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? 
Epinephrine ...
A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? 
Select the correct answer to t...
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Add to cartA patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development of which condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspect that improper BVM technique is being used? 
Select the correct answer to t...
You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best? 
a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP 
b. hold fibrinolytic therapy f...
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Add to cartYou are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started 2 hours ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment is best? 
a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP 
b. hold fibrinolytic therapy f...
A 48-year-old man became unresponsive shortly after presenting to you with nausea and generalized chest discomfort. You observe gasping breathing and are unsure if you feel a pulse. You should know: 
A. Call for help and begin chest compressions. 
B. Wait until breathing stops and then check again f...
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Add to cartA 48-year-old man became unresponsive shortly after presenting to you with nausea and generalized chest discomfort. You observe gasping breathing and are unsure if you feel a pulse. You should know: 
A. Call for help and begin chest compressions. 
B. Wait until breathing stops and then check again f...
Sudden cardiac arrest in an adult is MOST LIKELY caused by 
Ventricular fibrillation 
 
 
 
The "chain of survival" is used: 
To describe the most effective approach for treating sudden cardiac arrest 
 
 
 
The links in the "chain of survival" in children is slightly different than for adults a...
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Add to cartSudden cardiac arrest in an adult is MOST LIKELY caused by 
Ventricular fibrillation 
 
 
 
The "chain of survival" is used: 
To describe the most effective approach for treating sudden cardiac arrest 
 
 
 
The links in the "chain of survival" in children is slightly different than for adults a...
Start CPR, beginning with? 
 
Compression rate? 
 
Where is hand placement? 
 
Compression depth? 
Chest compression. 
 
100-120 compressions/minute. 
 
Mid-nipple line and lower half of breastbone. 
 
2 inches to 2.4 inches depth 
 
 
 
What to do before approaching a patient? 
 
Start CPR after co...
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Add to cartStart CPR, beginning with? 
 
Compression rate? 
 
Where is hand placement? 
 
Compression depth? 
Chest compression. 
 
100-120 compressions/minute. 
 
Mid-nipple line and lower half of breastbone. 
 
2 inches to 2.4 inches depth 
 
 
 
What to do before approaching a patient? 
 
Start CPR after co...
A 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia? 
 
second degree 
 
 
 
Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and ...
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Add to cartA 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia? 
 
second degree 
 
 
 
Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and ...
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