ACLS Post Test 3 (Latest ) Actual Questions and Answers 100% Correct

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 for a pulse. C. Begin chest compressions only if you are certain a pulse is absent. D. Observe the patient for 2 minutes, then reassess his breathing and pulse. A. Call for help and begin chest compressions. Which of the following is the most likely complication of inferior wall myocardial infarction (MI)? A. Cardiogenic shock B. Ventricular rupture C. Bradydysrhythmias D. Tachydysrhythmias C. Bradydysrhythmias A 52-year-old man is complaining of palpitations that came on suddenly after walking up a short flight of stairs. His symptoms have been present for about 20 minutes. He denies chest pain and is not short of breath. His skin is warm and dry; breath sounds are clear. His blood pressure (BP) is 144/88 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), his heart rate is 186 beats per minute (beats/min), and his ventilatory rate is 18 breaths/min. The cardiac monitor reveals the rhythm here. Vascular access has been established. Which of the following medications is most appropriate in this situation? A. Dopamine or sotalol B. Furosemide or atropine C. Nitroglycerin (NTG) or morphine D. Procainamide or amiodarone D. Procainamide or amiodarone